Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): DEFENDING THE GOAL - TEAM PRACTICE (Start Time: 2026-05-21 15:00:00)
FAW Coach Ed
Luis Caetano
Description
DEFENDING THE GOAL - LONG DISTANCE SHOOTING
Session Principles:
- Understanding shot distances and angles
- Adopting correct positioning
- Use the appropriate techniques to protect the goal
Number: 2 GK + 8 Players | Space: 1/2 Pitch | Time: 20 min (10' + 10') | Physical Load: High Intensity
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Session Principles
- Adopt position for the ball
- Drop for increase reaction time
- Execute the correct technique not allowing 2nd ball
Organization
GK + 3 + 1 x GK + 3 + 1
10 balls; 2 goals; set of marks
4 x 2' + 30'' intervention rest (10' total)
Small sided game, 3 players keep possession inside the square trying to play the ball into the supporter on top. Once they find him he touches to the side and the player who passed shoots the goal.
If GK saves to the front, both players can go for rebound.
Coaching Points
- Stay balanced
- Positioning
- Technical execution
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Session Principles
- Quickly adapt for ball position and angles
- Adjust body shape to each shoot
- Defend the goal effectively
Organization
2 teams of 4
10 balls; 1 goals; 3 mannequins; set of marks
2 x 4' + 1' intervention / transition (10' total)
Technical long shooting practice. Attacking unit.
Sequence: GK handles a bounce pass to P1, P1 passes to P2 does a one two and P1 shoots; P3 passes to P2, P2 rotates and shoots at goal; Coaches passes to P3 that drives and shoot.
Players rotate according to the ball.
Same sequence other team
Coaching Points
- Positioning and re-positioning
- Catching, diving, deflecting
- Footwork
- Distribution technique (bounce pass)