Football/Soccer Session (Difficult): POP: Goalkeeper Handling Crosses (Start Time: 2020-04-13 12:40:00)

Warm Up (20 mins)

In half field, with 2-full size goals, split players evenly into two areas as shown above.

i) Player's A & B run with the ball to the byline & cross into the grey area "NO MAN'S LAND'

ii) GK's come and collect cross and distribute with throw to waiting player.

iii) Once received GK's throw,REPEAT the process into a continuous flow.

Coaching Points

1) Starting Position: Angled body to face the field and the cross, middle of the goal, arms high, head on a swivel and on your toes.

2) Approach: IN Line with the ball, eyes on the ball, adjust feet forward or back depending on the cross (MUST, COULD or SHOULD area) and prepare to attack the ball.

3) Handling: Call 'KEEPERS', 'W' Catch on the middle-bottom of the ball, at its highest point, drawn into the chest and basket. OR if too far out, call "AWAY'.

Phase of Play: Part Two (25 mins)

In a half field area play 8 v 8 to big goals .

Formation: 1 - 2 - 3 - 2

i) NO Restrictions

ii) Only team in possession can play in the channels, no defenders.

iii) Once player receives the ball in the channel, a defender can enter to defend.

iv) Encourage GK to distribute to player in channel to expand the field and stretch opposition wide.

Coaching Points

1) Awareness: Read the game, see potential dangers before they arise and adjust yourself and defenders to limit them.

2) Technique: Utilize all previously worked on techniques to confidently handle crosses into the penalty area.

3) Chances Thwarted: Does your organized, communication and handling of crosses thwart scoring chances before they arise?