Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): M3RD Handling and Shot Stopping

Iso Technical-M3RD Handling & Footwork (20 mins)

Explanation

Gk starts in a central position and slides across in line with server A for a volley aimed at face(flat throw for young players) GK uses laterally steps to slide across in line to server B.

2x6 Volley-W

2x6 Cups

2x6 Scoops

2x6 Dipping Ball bouncing in front (Scoop up fall forward, SUFF)

2x6 Collapse Saves-Low (push pass service)

2x6 Collapse Save-Mid (Thrown or Volley depending on player ability)

Repeat above but service from area B. GK use cross step/Run to slide into line

Key Technical Factors

Set and Still before ball is struck

W technique

The hands from being in front of the line of the body need to be brought into the line of the trajectory of the ball with the chest square.

The hands are prepared with the palms facing the ball with the fingers spread and the thumbs forming the “W” shape.

The elbows need to be slightly flexed to act as “shock absorbers” when the contact of the hands is made with the ball.

The contact with the ball needs to be made approximately “15 –18 inches” in front of the body,

Once the ball has been struck avoid as little body movement as possible.

Whilst in a balance “Set Position”, the footwork may need to be adjusted
slightly laterally as the ball travels towards the goalkeeper.

Keeping the chest square to the ball the hands need to be brought
forward in front of the bodyline

“Prepare the hands early”.

The elbows need to be tucked in with the palms facing up and the
fingers spread.

“Soft hands – Strong wrists”

The feet now need to be planted solidly in preparation for the catch.

On impact the ball is taken into the midriff with the palms securing the ball.

Scoop

Feet wide apart

Open the palms up to face the ball with the fingers spread.

Lead with the hands, which bring the bodyweight forward.

Keep the head still and the eyes focused on the ball.

Bring the shoulders forward over the hands.

The elbows need to be slightly flexed to cushion the impact of the ball.

“Soft hands – Strong wrists”.

As the palms make contact with the ball, scoop the ball into the chest
whilst bringing the bodyweight forward and “Complete the save”.

Complex 2- Central Shot Stopping

Explanation

Red Vs Blue + Neutral

Ball starts with Goalkeeper. Neutral always plays with team in possession. Within 5 passes look to create a goal scoring opportunity within their own half. Shoot to score in the M3RD. Once the the ball is played blue defender can attempt to win the ball inside opposition half.

If opposition goalkeeper makes save game shifts into top half.