Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Goalkeeping 1v1s

1v1 - Basics (10 mins)

Start with a general 1v1 warm up in pairs

Equipment

Four markers to form a 10yd x 20 yd grid with a small sided goal (cones) 4 yds apart. 

Work in pairs, with a couple of balls each

Attacker starts with the ball and must try to dribble around the goalkeeper. Attacker must place their foot on the ball between the two cones to score a point. Go three times each and swap. See who gets the most points.

GK rolls ball to attacker to control before attack and attacker has 6 seconds to score a point. 

Coaching points:

• As per mechanics - watch the GK to see if they are watching the ball. 
• Allow session to flow and go through 3 sets each. Then work on the mechanics, decision making of the Goalkeeper. 
• Are they moving down the line when the ball is out of the feet.
• Do they commit when going for the ball, leading with hands? 
• Agility, balance and coordination needed in order to keep onus on attacker

1v1 - In goal (20 mins)

Move into the goal (as per their age/ability) to work on realistic scenarios

Equipment

Right sized goal for the age/ability of the keeper.

Two sets of discs in a square (1yd x 1yd) on the edge of the box.

Balls with server. 

Attacker in each box on the side furthers away from the goal. GK starts facing into goal with back to server. One command 'go' server plays the ball to Attacker (goalkeeper turns round) who takes 1 touch and dribble towards the goal to take on the goalkeeper. Can only shoot if they pass the GK. Server alternates passing to each attacker. 

Progression

Attackers have 6 seconds to score 

Attackers have the option to shoot or take on the goalkeeper