Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Fundamentals of Diving

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Adrian Kane

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Adrian Kane
Name: Adrian Kane
City: Boise
Country: United States of America
Membership: Adult Member
Sport: Football/Soccer
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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Diving Technique from the Ground

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Diving Technique from the Ground (5 mins)

Organization of Session

  • Keepers sit on the ground with both legs to one side. Partner is 2-3 yards away and plays a ball on the ground that the keeper must stretch and collapse to collect. (sets of 10)

  • Progression: Keeper starts on their knees. Partner is 2 -3 yards in front of them with ball in hands. Underhand service to alternating sides. Keeper should be moving diagonally forward with each rep. (10 reps per set)

Key Points

  • Upper body and hand technique

Coaching Points

  • One hand behind the ball, one hand on top
  • Attack the ball at a 45 degree angle

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 3 Sets of 10

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3 Sets of 10 (5 mins)

Organization of Session

  • Keeper starts on their feet. Same as previous exercise from knees. 1st set is rolled on the ground. 2nd set is tossed waist high. 3rd set is bounced in (service like a basketball chest pass.) Each set is 10 reps.

Key Points

  • Set, step, go

Coaching Points

  • Good set position
  • Powerful push
  • Attack the ball at an angle
  • Clean catches

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Pass Back, Catch, Dive

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Pass Back, Catch, Dive (15 mins)

Organization of Session

  • 1 keeper, 3 servers. 1st serve is a pass back, hop over one cone, set, catch volley for serve 2, quick feet through 3 cones, set low ball dive for 3rd serve.

Key Points

Coaching Points

  • One-touch pass back
  • Passing technique
  • Explosive tuck jump over cone
  • Catching technique for serve #2
  • Quick footwork through cones
  • Angled dive

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 3 Shots on Goal

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3 Shots on Goal (20 mins)

Organization of Session

  • 3 servers. One left, one center, one right. Combination of forward smothers, volleys, and dives.

Key Points

  • Angles, Clean handling, Footwork

Coaching Points

  • Cover near post 
  • Attack the ball on dives and smothers

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