Abstract: A practice area for children to sharpen their soccer skills, preferably taking place in an indoor arena or recreation room. A soccer goalkeeper is positioned in an aesthetically pleasing and inviting environment which will entice children to participate. For example, a castle can be erected having an entranceway to the castle which is actually a practice soccer goal. The goal may be varied in shape and size with varied net structures. A goalkeeper is positionable in front of a goal of the castle in an infinite number of positions. The arms, legs and torso of the simulated goalkeeper, in the form of a mannequin or a remotely controlled robot, can be varied in position so as to present various defensive postures. Once positioned, the soccer goalkeeper will maintain this position until manually repositioned or electrically manipulated to occupy a different position.