Over the past few seasons, I’ve played around in training by putting 7v7 goals inside 9v9 goals. It has been a brilliant way to help goalkeepers understand what needs to become their "bread-and-butter" saves. This setup has been extremely useful for keepers transitioning to larger 9v9 goals or full size goal, and for Under-11s still playing in 7v7 or 13s in 9v9 to set the right expectations early, and to prevent complacency when keeper have actually outgrown their age default smaller goals but are still conceding. Tonight, I am taking it a step further by exposing the G and the other keeper at Under 12 to an 8-yard goal with a 9v9 goal inside it. The principle remains the same: dominate the small goal, and simply find a way to get across and dive for everything when needed. So, what is the point of this? Simply put, it is to remind goalkeepers that outside your bread-and-butter save area, you must move your feet before initiating your save. If you master that, those world-class saves are right at your fingertips. Give it a go! ⚽🧤