Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Goalkeeper distribution using the hands (Age 8 to 12)

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David Kevitt
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Drogheda
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Ireland
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Football/Soccer
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Description

To help improve a goalkeepers distribution using the hands focusing on various techniques.

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Warm up for distribution by hand ( Foundation phase)

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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Warm up for distribution by hand ( Foundation phase)
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Warm up for distribution by hand ( Foundation phase)5 mins

Objective

To improve the Goalkeepers technique in distribution using the hands.

 Session set up.

  • 25 yards x 25 yards grid marked off by 4 small goals in the corner as illustrated.
  • Goalkeepers start within the grid.
  • Footballs are placed on the outside of the grid.

Session:

  • Goalkeepers start within the grid with a ball and jog around.
  • The ball can be bounced or switched from hand to hand while jogging.
  • On the coaches command the GK uses an underarm throw, a javelin throw or an overarm throw ( Note 1 below) into one of the small goals.
  • GK then sprints to the outside to pick up another ball.

Coaching Points:

  • Encourage short sharp footwork.
  • Advise goalkeepers to be aware of their space.
  • Encourage proper distribution technique.
  • Accelerate and de accelerate while sprinting.
Progression:
  • Goalkeeper can move ball around waist and back of head while jogging ( Age and experience depending).
  • On coaches command the goalkeeper throws their ball in the air before distributing to the small goal.
  • On coaches command the goalkeeper bounces his/her ball and catches a different ball before distributing into the small goal.

Note 1:

Under arm throw:

  • Look at your target.
  • Hold the ball in the throwing hand.
  • Place the opposite foot forward pointing towards your target.
  • Step forward as if lunging.
  • Lower your body to the ground, back knee bent, and withdraw the ball back in your hand.
  • Bowl the ball alomg the ground and follow through with the throwing arm.
Over arm throw.
  • This is used to generate distance.
  • With proper technique the GK will achieve accuracy helping to keep possession.
  • The throwing arm holds the ball behind the body....non throwing arm will point in the direction we want the ball to travel.
  • The opposite foot will be placed forward.
  • sling the ball forward with the strong arm and allow the top of the arm to almost brush the ear.
  • Release the ball slightly early to generate height and slightly late if you want the ball to hot the ground with pace.
  • Follow through with the throwing arm pointing in the direction the ball is travelling.
Javelin throw:
  • The technique here is similar to how a javelin is thrown.
  • Designed for quickness in distribution.
  • The ball starts in the palm of the strong hand beside the head ( at the ear).
  • The ball is thrown straight forward as the keeper steps into the throw.
  • Power the throwing hand forward to get distance on the throw.

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Distribution practice ( Foundation/ youth phase)

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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Distribution practice ( Foundation/ youth phase)
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Distribution practice ( Foundation/ youth phase)15 mins

OBJECTIVE

Moving on from the warm up drill this helps improve the Goalkeepers technique in distribution using the hands.


SET-UP

  • 2 yellow discs on 6 yard box....4 yards apart.
  • 2 small goals placed randomly at both sides of the 18 yard box.
  • Goalkeepers start on the goal line.
  • Server/coach stands on the edge of the D
  • Footballs are placed on the edge of the D beside the server.

Session:

  • Goalkeepers start on the goal line.
  • On the coaches command the GK moves forward into the yellow cones and a volley is served.
  • The GK uses the correct catching technique to secure the ball.
  • The GK uses an underarm throw, a javelin throw or an overarm throw in the direction of one of the goals ( Note 1 below).
  • GK then returns to goal line to repeat.

Coaching Points:

  • Encourage short sharp footwork.
  • Encourage proper catching technique.
  • Encourage proper distribution technique.
Progression:
  • Goalkeeper can face away to turn into the drill.
  • The server can throw a ball in the air or bounce the ball with force. rather than a volley for the GK to catch at the highest point.
  • 2 more small goals are added further out so the GK now has four targets to aim for.

Note 1:

Under arm throw:

  • Look at your target.
  • Hold the ball in the throwing hand.
  • Place the opposite foot forward pointing towards your target.
  • Step forward as if lunging.
  • Lower your body to the ground, back knee bent, and withdraw the ball back in your hand.
  • Bowl the ball alomg the ground and follow through with the throwing arm.
Over arm throw.
  • This is used to generate distance.
  • With proper technique the GK will achieve accuracy helping to keep possesion.
  • The throwing arm holds the ball behind the body....non throwing arm will point in the direction we want the ball to travel.
  • The opposite foot will be placed forward.
  • sling the ball forward with the strong arm and allow the top of the arm to almost brush the ear.
  • Release the ball slightly early to generate height and slightly late if you want the ball to hot the ground with pace.
  • Follow through with the throwing arm poitning in the direction tye ball is travelling.
Javelin throw:
  • The technique here is similar to how a javelin is thrown.
  • Designed for quickness in distribution.
  • The ball starts in the palm of the strong hand beside the head ( at the ear).
  • The ball is thrown straight forward as the keeper steps into the throw.
  • Power the throwing hand forward to get distance on the throw.
Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Distribution practice focusing on accuracy.

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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Distribution practice focusing on accuracy.
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Distribution practice focusing on accuracy. 15 mins

OBJECTIVE

Moving on from the previous distribution drill this helps improve the Goalkeepers technique and accuracy in distribution using the hands.

SET-UP

  • 2 yellow discs on 6 yard box....4 yards apart.
  • 6 red cones placed randomly at both sides of the 18 yard box......a ball is placed on the top of each cone.
  • Goalkeepers start on the goal line.
  • Server/coach stands on the edge of the D
  • Footballs are placed on the edge of the D beside the server.

Session:

  • Goalkeepers start on the goal line.
  • On the coaches command the GK moves forward into the yellow cones and a volley is served.
  • The GK uses the correct catching technique to secure the ball.
  • The GK uses an underarm throw, a javelin throw or an overarm throw to try and knock the balls off the cones.
  • GK then returns to goal line to repeat.

Coaching Points:

  • Encourage short sharp footwork.
  • Encourage proper catching technique.
  • Encourage proper distribution technique.
Progression:
  • Goalkeeper can face away to turn into the drill.
  • The server can throw a ball in the air or bounce the ball with force, rather than a volley for the GK to catch at the highest point.
  • On coaches command the goalkeeper moves to the yellow cones, receives a pass into feet and returns pass to the server......he then collects a ball in the air from server 2 and uses a distribution technique to knock the balls off the cones.

Note 1:

Under arm throw:

  • Look at your target.
  • Hold the ball in the throwing hand.
  • Place the opposite foot forward pointing towards your target.
  • Step forward as if lunging.
  • Lower your body to the ground, back knee bent, and withdraw the ball back in your hand.
  • Bowl the ball alomg the ground and follow through with the throwing arm.
Over arm throw.
  • This is used to generate distance.
  • With proper technique the GK will achieve accuracy helping to keep possesion.
  • The throwing arm holds the ball behind the body....non throwing arm will point in the direction we want the ball to travel.
  • The opposite foot will be placed forward.
  • sling the ball forward with the strong arm and allow the top of the arm to almost brush the ear.
  • Release the ball slightly early to generate height and slightly late if you want the ball to hot the ground with pace.
  • Follow through with the throwing arm poitning in the direction tye ball is travelling.
Javelin throw:
  • The technique here is similar to how a javelin is thrown.
  • Designed for quickness in distribution.
  • The ball starts in the palm of the strong hand beside the head ( at the ear).
  • The ball is thrown straight forward as the keeper steps into the throw.
  • Power the throwing hand forward to get distance on the throw.





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