Goalie System 3: Out then In

Focus

Attacking Systems.

Skills

Goalie Preliminary Moves.

Purpose

When the ball moves into the front-court, goalies perform predetermined moves to reduce indecision and leading to the same space. In this variation, goalies stay deep rather then be drawn up court, the dodge inside the circle for the final pass.

Difficulty

Advanced

Players

6⁺

Balls

Cones

Opp. tops

Visible opposition strip: 3

Setup
Choose {GA - GS] and defending [GD - GK]. Two feeders [WA - C] are 5m apart, both on cone (1). Defenders start on the sidelines.
Step 1
First round will be direct passing between feeders down the same passing lane

[WA] feeds from back cone (1)

[C] receives on forward cone (1)

[C] is stationary and there are with no opposition defenders on court
Step 2
Feeder [WA] delivers a pass to their stationary counterpart [C].

Point out that often the goalie is often the primary target for this pass, however this is what defines this strategy - the goalies stay home, allowing a feeder to play deeper.
Step 3
Now enact your goalie systems, with both goalies running into the circle

Goalies must work together to divide up the space and make complimentary leads

Generally, goalies start from opposite sides of the circle and one goalie plays deeper than the other.

Goalies should briefly come together before (crossing over / both dodging) so they lead in different directions)
Step 4
[C] finishes with a pass to the goalie in best position.

Optionally take a shot.

Feeders shuffle 1 cone to the right next turn - centre third feeder "wraps around" and goes to other wing
Step 5
Next feed from cones (2 to 2), then finally cones (3 to 3)

Once final pass from (3) is thrown, swap feeders position for next 3 passes.
Step 6
Progression 1: This time the goal third feeder leads before receiving at (1), then (2), then (3)

To receive at (1 & 3), goal third feeder runs wide from middle cone (2)

To receive at (2), run centrally from either (1 or 3)

Feeder up-court always feeds from cone (3)
Step 7
Progression 2: For a moderate difficulty increase, introduce a [WD] defender who the feeder in the goal third must shake

Feeder up-court always feeds from cone (3)

Still no circle defenders at this stage, however the final pass can come from anywhere
Step 8
Progression 3: The real test - introduce circle defenders who apply pressure to the goalies

You can also have an interim difficulty level by just introducing a single circle defender

You can make it even harder by also having the [WD] defend the feeder in the goal third