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Goalkeeping
Written By Craig Parry

Key Objectives

Work with a goalkeeper on their footwork and diving technique in an unopposed situation

 

Technical/Coaching Points

  • Set before the shot

  • Nearest foot goes to the ball first to attack the ball

  • Hands follow the direction of the foot and go straight to the ball

  • Body lowers down to the ball with hands behind the ball using the side contour technique, arms extended away

  • Body position stays side on and not on stomach

  • Eyes stay focussed on the ball

Organisation

Set up a cone either side of the goal.

Start with a collection of balls centrally

 

How to play

GK has 3 areas areas to protect. Goal 1 (cone , Goal 2 (real goal) and Goal 3 (cone)

Coach will shout a number, 1 , 2 or 3

GK must then get set on the appropriate goal before making a collapse save, trying to attack the ball as much as possible

 

Progression

If your players find this too easy or too difficult, you could progress the game in the following ways:

  • Throw or Volley the ball instead of side foot

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