Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): YCP WSOC GK - Summer Handling Options - 2022

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Brent Duffy

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Name:	Brent Duffy
City:	York
Country:	United States of America
Membership:	Adult Member
Sport:	Football/Soccer

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Various options for handling exercises to utilize during summer 2022.

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Old School Activation

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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.

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Triangle Handling Options

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Triangle Handling Options (10 mins)

Three progressions with the same set up for basic footwork and handling.

1) Yellow GK starts at the tip of the triangle. GK footwork forward through the triangle, around an outside cone, then through the triangle to get square with server into set position. Server strikes volley. Repeat to both sides for number of determined reps.

2) Yellow GK starts at the tip of the triangle. GK footwork through the triangle, around an outside cone then back up through, around the opposit side cone, then back up through to set position.as Repeat to both sides.

3) Yellow GK starts to the side of one of the forward cones. GK footwork through the triangle to the other side. Then GK works back down the triangle for a back set. Once set, server strikes volley. Repeat to both sides.

CPs: Sharp feet, small steps, quick into set position, shoulders over knees over toes, hands out

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Horseshoe

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Horseshoe (10 mins)

One GK worker in middle, with three servers 3-4 yards away in a semi-circle

Two servers have soccer balls.

GK faces server, receives ball, turns body (get square) and tosses to open server.

GK then finds the next ball and repeats to open server

Continue exercise for 45-60 seconds

Progression 1: Exchange one soccer ball for a tennis ball - catch tennis ball with one hand, soccer ball with two

Progression 2: Catch soccer ball with one hand, catch tennis ball with two

Servers need to make service challenging - toss to differing areas within the GK’s bubble

CPs: Concentrate on your action, decision-making, get body square to server and receiver

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Move and Balance

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Move and Balance (10 mins)

GK starts in back gate

GK moves forward in quick and clean manner to middle red cone

Server strikes volley to hands for save --> return ball to server

GK moves forward again to front gate

Server strikes second volley to hands for save

Repeat

CPs: Stay on balance, move quickly then slow into set, be prepared, avoid double-foot jumping into set - be calm and slide feet into set,

Variations: Strike ball from ground (gives more realistic vantage point), change angles (ie: start from another gate and come on an angle for left and right service, acting as if the goal is behind on an angle - perhaps even move a goal in behind to mimic game scenario)

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Double Box - Decision Making

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Double Box - Decision Making (10 mins)

Very simple to complex. Each GK in own box - about 5x5 and reasonable distance apart. Could use cones or poles - each is numbered 1-4 (could use letters, colors, directions).

Pro 1 - Serving GK call number - Working GK footwork around cone, back to middle for service

Pro 2 - Serving GK call direction - Working GK footwork to that side (imaginary line), back to middle

Pro 3 - Serving GK does not call anything - Working GK goes around cone of choice

Pro 4 - Serving GK calls odd or even - Working GK must make decision of which cone fits

-- CAN PROGRESS TO CHALLENGE GKS TO MAKE POSITIVE DECISIONS

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Recovery Footwork + Pass

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Recovery Footwork + Pass (10 mins)

Server with ball on the ground

Server calls YELLOW, BLUE, or RED

GK footwork to one of those colors, then recovery footwork to goal line

Server strikes for GK to handle

After securing shot, GK rolls ball back to Server

GK chooses a side to show for a pass, Server passes to GK

GK plays ball out to small goal for distribution work

Make sure to switch sides

Variations: Can add another save after the pass to small goal (recovery action after pass), use players instead of small goals and have them serve in a lofted ball to deal with a service, follow pass to provide support

CPs: quick footwork but on balance, try to get to think

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Carrier - Activation

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Carrier - Activation (10 mins)

Equipment: Hurdle at side (slightly inside post), Pole (closer to middle and near 6 yard line)

GK starts in middle of goal

GK slides and side hops over the hurdle

Gets in front of post - catches volley from side server

GK hops back over original hurdle

GK works out to pole and touches

GK works back to goal line and back sets

Top server strikes volley or from ground for GK to save (keep in bubble)

Repeat as desired

Work both sides

Progression: GK collapse dive at post (inside)

CPs: Activate various movements (jumps, shuffles, up, back), activate hands, allow for slowish start but ramp up pace throughout the exercise

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