Hobbies And Interests
Goalie Versus Goalie For Soccer
In this game, which pits two goalies against each other, 20 yards are set up between goals (with shorter distances for younger goalies.) Both net minders start on their line in goal. A ball is given to one goalie, who then kicks or throws the ball toward the opposing net. A goal is worth 2 points and a corner goal is worth 1. Whoever reaches 20 points first, wins. A third player collects the balls to keep the game moving along.
Roll Call Ice or Roller Hockey Game
A goalie game that doubles as a drill, this game begins when the coach gives each player a number to remember. The goalie does not know what the numbers are as all of the players skate toward him, each one stick-handling a puck. As the players get nearer to the net, the coach calls out a number. The player whose number is called tries to make a shot on the goal, and players skate around the goal to distract the goalie as other numbers are called out. If the goalie lets in four or more goals, he has to skate from one blue line to the next 4 times. If the goalie lets in fewer than four goals, all of the shooters have to do the blue line skate.
Mini-Sticks/Knee
The game of mini-sticks--also known as "knee hockey"--is played using small, plastic hockey sticks (about 2 feet long) and foam pucks or small foam balls especially made for playing mini-sticks. A small, recreational-sized net is also required. Mini-stick nets can be purchased at sporting good stores and are easy to assemble. No hockey gear is worn for this game best played indoors, on a carpeted surface.
Using one net, the goalie positions himself in front of the net, on his knees, and takes shots from one to three players, using one foam puck or foam ball between players. The idea is to see how many shots the goalie can block. The winner gets the most shots into the net. If two nets are used, a typical game of hockey can be played using mini-sticks.
Shot Block or Push Ups Lacrosse Game
This game is for lacrosse teams with two or more goalies and is best played at the end of practice.
Players begin by standing in line at the top of the box and take turns shooting on the first goalie, from about 15 yards out. When all players have made a shot on the goalie, count how many shots the first goalie let in.
The second goalie then gets his chance in the net and also takes a shot from each player. Count how many shots the second goalie let in, and the goalie with the least allowed number of goals gets to go home while the other goalie has to do 20 push-ups.
Web Play Goaltending
You can find games on the Internet--many of them free--where players can take on the role of goalie. Referred to as "web-play," users can click and drag animated goaltenders and cause them to jump and move as they defend soccer balls or hockey pucks coming their way.