GK · Goalkeeper9v9 · 3-1-3-1
Short to 3, 5 or 2. 6 is available in the middle, just ahead.Our goalkeeper has the ball. Dashed passes go short to 3, 5 and 2. The 6 stands in a shaded circle just ahead, between three opponents.6352GK

Short to 3, 5 or 2. 6 is available in the middle, just ahead.

9v9 · 3-1-3-1 · Position

Goalkeeper

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✓ Coaching reviewed · 19 October 2026

Ask yourself

Look short first. If it isn't on, don't force it.

Your jobs
  • With the ball: short to 3, 5 or 2. The 6 is available in the middle, just ahead.
  • Without it: talk. Left. Right. Man on. Turn. Drop.

Redrawn from the source playbook, p. 7. Shirt numbers describe the starting picture; every player should try more than one role.

Rules this position uses
Middle firstProtect the middle before chasing the ball outside.