Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Goalkeeping Session

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Name:	emily hall
City:	Ventura
Country:	United States of America
Membership:	Adult Member
Sport:	Football/Soccer

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This GK session works on agility, diving, and distribution. A coach could have GK working together on the warm ups, and the first two drills if there are enough players. Otherwise, involve as many players needed so that all players are busy. Make sure that the field players are making quick switches and taking quick shots during scrimmage games, since it is a goal keeping session.

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Warm ups

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Warm ups (15 mins)

1. GK sidesteps across the goal, Coach throws the ball at the GK. Perform each sequence 5 times.

a. chest ht

b. high above head

c. rolls on the ground

2. GK sits with legs apart. Coach throws ball at GK, changing pace of throws. GK catches, recovers to sitting position and throws ball back. Extend GK to fall backwards and sideways.

3. GK on knees. Coach throws ball at GK, changing pace of throws. GK catches, recovers, and throws ball back. Extend GK, just like in #2.

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Continuous saves

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Continuous saves (15 mins)

Cones are set at length of regular goal. GK starts at one post of goal facing A.

1. A throws a high ball to GK who catches ball and throws back to A.

2. After the throw, GK pivots quickly to

3. receive a low shot from B.

Keep repeating varying pace and placement of the ball. Rotate keepers in to give adequate rest.

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Diving, Distribution

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Diving, Distribution (15 mins)

1. Coach throws low ball to GK right. GK dives, saves, recovers and throws ball back to A. GK returns to center of the goal.

2. Coach throws high ball to GK left. GK dives, saves, recovers, and throws low ball to B for a foot trap.

Continue sequence, rotating GKs in to allow for rest. This drill could involve several players so that they can work on receiving balls from the GK and also work on communication.

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 4 v 4 from 2 sides of the goal

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4 v 4 from 2 sides of the goal (15 mins)

Players play 4 v 4 and they can score on either side of the goal. Emphasize quick passing, shots, and switching since it is a GK drill. Make sure players are switching the ball so that the GK has to pivot and get set for a new shot from a new angle.

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 7 v 7

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7 v 7 (15 mins)

7 v 7 scrimmage (or 2 equal teams). Move the full size goal to midfield (play with distance based on your numbers). Since most of the previous drills dealt with distribution, make sure players are communicating, passing back, and getting open for the keepers.