In this drill demo, Tom Prior of Fordham Preparatory School breaks down the Color Drill, designed to help goalies get quicker to the ball, get set, and react to shots.
Key takeaways include:
- Placing different-colored balls around the outside of the crease
- Using color calls to force quick reactions to the ball
- Getting goalies to move quickly and get set before the shot
- Adding tennis balls, resistance bands, or ankle weights to increase the challenge
- Practicing low shots while staying square to the ball
- Creating quicker sequences to improve reaction speed and recovery
The goal of the drill is to make goalies faster without sacrificing technique. By reacting to visual cues, moving quickly to the ball, and getting set before the shot arrives, goalies can develop better reactions while learning to stay controlled and balanced in the crease.
