Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Goalkeeping training points of emphasis

Activity #1 Shoot and Counter (20 mins)

Activity #1 Shoot and Counter

Area: 35 x 35 yard box with cones and two goals

Duration: 20 minutes

Two serves in shaded are to take up positions angled from the keepers. The game begins when the server sprints forward with the ball and then serves on the keeper's(green jersey) goal. The Green jersey keeper adjusts his angle, sets feet and makes the save, immediatley, the Green jersey keeper trows to score on the red jersey keepers goal. New server begins on the other side.

Coaching Points

Footwork to set position

Proper positioning to take away the near post and goal middle

Solid reaction to catch or dive

Several quick steps forward and a solid throw to beat other goalkeeper

Progression

A pass across the pentaly area to the other server

Add recovering defenders

Activity #3 (20 mins)

Activity #3 The Hot Crossed soccer ball

Area: 35 x 35 yard box with cones and two goals

Duration: 20 minutes

Two goals face each other in the double 18 as shown. The activity starts when the Blue jersey keeper throws to a White jersey player on the ned line (pass 1). The White jersey player plays out to the Red player. Red A plays wide to Red B player. Red B dribbles to the end line and serves for Red jersey players C and D. Reds platyers A runs centerally and holds for knockdown. The Green jersey keeper tries to score on the Blue jersey keeper.

Coaching points

The Green jerseykeeper must adjust for each pass from the red team

Good footwork and angle are important to cut the cross out

The goal keeper should shout "KEEPER" or "AWAY"

Goalkeeper must jumpwith one foot brining up a knee for protection

Following the catch the goalkeepers can attack each other

Serves must come from both sides

Progression

The White player can step on the field and defend the cross