Football/Soccer Session (Difficult): Short distribution and shot-stopping

Handling and passing Warm-up

Activity:

-GK catches a volley between the mannequins rolls back to server 1 and drops off to play into mini-goal. GK then saves half-volley from server 2.

Progression 1:

-GK drops back to the goal and receives pass off of server 1 and passes to server 2

-GK then saves from server 2 and finishes with a strike from server 1.

Progression 2:

-Server 1 sets GK who plays first time to server 2 who the strikes into GK's hands to finish

-Repeat the other side

FB distribution (10 mins)

Organisation:

Set up as shown.

Activity:

Balls start by the side of goal. The goalkeeper in the goal runs to collect a ball and places it down in six yard area like a goal kick. He then clips a ball out to the other goalkeeper who is acting as a fullback. The fullback then clips back into me, where I can take a shot (any service). However if ball from goalkeeper to fullback isn't good I will shoot to score straight away- Represents a game if ball is given away other team will get a chance. 6 reps each side.

Progression- Once the ball is played out to FB, they can then dribble down the line and cross the ball in, I then make a run intot he box to challenge. If Gk catches ball they can then counter attack by distributiing into goal on the halfway line.

Coaching points:

-For the clip, Keeper should be upright to allow full power from hip, foot placement in correct position, eyes on ball and nice follow thorugh.

-If kick is succesful- positive starting position- ready for any through balls.

-When ball is played to me, where does goalkeeper's position go- If I have good touch be 3 yards off line. If I have heavy touch can you come and win?

-If kick is poor have a positive reaction and be ready for shot.

-Starting Position for cross

-Body shape for cross

-Decision making to come for cross or defend goal

-Quality of distribution from hands when cross is caught