Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): YCP MSOC GK Session - 082322 - Service and 1v1 Block Activation (Start Time: 2022-08-23 15:30:00)

Old School Activation (10 mins)

Simple activation work to prep GKs for various actions.

Notably, get in a warmup of movement prior to activation

1) GK side on, server calls Turn, GK turns square to server for volley - Reps as desired

2) GK double-tap footwork over line/hurdle/cone then set for volley - Reps as desired

3) Spread save position for volley - stretch out hips and hamstrings - Reps as desired

4) Butt-Knees-Feet - get used to hitting the ground - Reps as desired

CPs: Build in pace as we go along, touching on footwork/handling/spread shape/diving, technique is important

Coach Note: College GKs especially for this activation routine.

Block Art

Train the Block Save in 1v1 opportunities — this is only one of three ways to deal with 1v1 (also Spread and Cobra)

1 - Pair players by age and ability level

2 - Yellow GK is prepared to do a Block save while the Red Attacker is simply trying to knock the ball off the GK

3 - Red Attacker moves toward one of two stationary balls (no fake outs)

4 - Yellow GK moves to same ball and gets into Block position 

5 - Red Attacker reasonably strikes ball to ricochet off GK (to get GK used to being struck)

CPs: GK leads with mirrored foot to attacker, drop back knee but float it off the ground, keep shoulders/hips square to attacker, “hug a tree” with arms, chest/shoulders over the ball

Spread Activation (10 mins)

GK in spread position

Server in front tossing from hands.

Server tosses toward outstretched foot/ankle (can lightly bounce)

GK leans and pushes ball with hands back to Server

Repeat as desired and to both sides.

CPs: Body shape, soft hands, stretching