DPS offers an eight week program for goalkeepers, introductory to advanced techniques.

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Ball Handling
Keepers have to catch the ball all the time - from shots, crosses and headers - and they have to hold on to it! Having safe hands is mainly down to practicing good technique.

Low balls
Midrange shots
High balls and crosses

Distributing the ball
Vision, well-aimed throws and kicks, initiating counterattacks, the goalkeeper’s distribution game has become so important in today’s game. Goalkeepers are an integral part of a teams attacking game.

Throwing the ball underhand
The overhead throw
Using the side arm throw

Shot stopping
High shots can be a nightmare but can also give a goalkeeper the chance to cover themselves with glory. Dealing with high shots is a matter of technique and preparation. Even if your caught off your line, you can learn how to step backwards towards your goal while remaining balanced & ready to jump.

Deflecting balls
Palming balls down to ground
Punching a ball away

Guarding the Goal
When an attacking player has a direct shooting opportunity, the keeper should always come off the line. This limits the area of the goal the striker has to aim at goal. Coming off the line is particularly important when a striker has a clear run on goal and is one on one with the keeper.

Positional play within the goal
Side step
Backwards step towards goal
Crossover step

Diving Techniques
Diving is one of he most vital goalkeeping skills. It’s not good enough just to leap at the ball. If you use the correct technique you can make sure your dives count. Anticipation, timing, technique, courage and leg power are key elements.

Diving sideways
(Body on ground)
Diving sideways in the air
Techniques for falling/diving