Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): GK Group Session - Ages 8-12 (Start Time: 2020-01-04 10:45:00)

Exercise - 1 touch passing and handling (15 mins)

Exercise 1;

One touch passing incorporating handling; Works for 3 or 4 keepers. If one group of 3, then coach can be server (S) and 3rd keeper can be on 3rd cone (C). If 2 groups, then ensure that coach is observer to oversee both groups.

GK A plays a one-two pass to GK B. GK B then recieves a one-two pass from GK C. they then face server S for a handling opp. Done 3 times as follows:

Rep 1 - side foot on ground for scoop save

Rep 2 - off ground to chest for gather (or throw if not accurate)

Rep 3 - to head height to take ball in front.

Coaching points:

Body shape to play first time and co-ordinate with each other;

GKs hand position ready for server - set position, hand in neutral;

R1 - Scoop - fingers together, swivel feet and drop knee to take on ground'

R2 - Gather - body behind ball ;

R3 - High save- Hand in 'W', thumbs close; elbows in and take ball in front

Exercise - 3 movement and saves (10 mins)

Prgression from exercise 2;

With 2 goals and split into two groups (either 2 or 3) GKs.

Movement, throwing and catching as per previous exercise.

When coach calls out a number, the same numbered keeper from both groups has to move to save a shot from the server in their own goal. Server shoots at a keeper first and if a rebound then tries to score in other goal. If first save is smothered (caught) then shoot from spare balls.

Set up competition on who lets in the least goals.