Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Footwork and Re-Positioning. (Start Time: 2026-05-07 18:15:00)

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James William Ryan

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Name:
James William Ryan
City:
Wrexham
Country:
United Kingdom
Membership:
Adult Member
Sport:
Football/Soccer
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Organisation (Practice Layout & Transition)

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Warm-Up

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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Warm-Up
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Warm-Up

Equipment:

Small Cones, Hurdle. Balls, Big goal. Poles.


Warm-up: Handling & Mechanics (18:15 – 18:35)

  • Setup:

  • Two GKs working at a time. Cones placed 2 yards apart in a "ladder" or "gate" format.

  • Activity:

  • GKs perform lateral shuffles through gates, coming to a "Set" position for a central volley/catch from the coach.

  • Physical Note:

  • Keep movement continuous to raise heart rates.

  • Coaching Point:

  • In the "ladder" version, the Goalkeeper Starts with a hurdle jump before moving through the cones. 

  • Ensure the "Basic Set Position" is stable and hands are ready before the ball is struck.


    • Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Technical Block

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    Technical Block

    Technical Block: Lateral Gate Adjustments (18:35 – 19:05)

    • Setup: 

    • A central goal with two mini-gates 3 yards outside each post.

    • Activity: 

    • GK starts at a post.2. Sprint/Shuffle to the wide mini-gate and back to the center.

    •  Coach serves a strike to the opposite corner. 

    •  GK must adjust footwork to reach and handle the ball.

    • Five reps per set, 3 Sets per GK.

    • Coaching Point: Focus on short, sharp steps. Avoid crossing feet during the lateral adjustment.

    Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Screen 3

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    Physical/Aerobic Integration: The "Triangle" Recovery (19:05 – 19:20)

    • Setup: Three stations: (A) Central, (B) Left Angle, (C) Right Angle.

    • Activity:

      • GK receives a strike at (A).

      • Immediately "re-positions" to (B) for a second strike.

      • Immediately "re-positions" to (C) for a final strike.

      • Work/Rest: Perform 4 sets of 3-ball rotations per GK.

    • Physical Focus: This high-volume movement builds Aerobic Capacity by forcing the GKs to work under fatigue.

    • Adaptation: Use different coloured cones instead of A, B, C, to work on the GK's cognative skills. 

    Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Screen 4

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    Match Scenario: Cross-Court Re-positioning (19:40 – 19:55)

    • Setup: Two servers at the edge of the 18-yard box.

    • Activity: Servers pass the ball back and forth rapidly. The GK must stay "on the line" of the ball, re-positioning with every pass. On the coach’s whistle, the server with the ball strikes.

    • Coaching Point: The GK must be static (Set) the moment the server’s head goes down to strike.

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