Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Defend the Goal (Depth/Angled Footwork) - Foundation - GK Academy (Wk 4) (Start Time: 2023-11-27 17:00:00)

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Alex Sheppard

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Name:
Alex Sheppard
City:
Halifax
Country:
Canada
Membership:
Adult Member
Sport:
Football/Soccer
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Description

Objective - Introduce goalkeepers to basic footwork techniques moving forward, backward, and on angle


Intentions 

  • Introduce techniques - step, shuffle, cross
  • Keepers understanding the importance of BALANCE - keep feet under shoulders
  • Quick, compact movement - always ready to set
  • As always, build good handling/extension habits

COACHES NOTE - if finished early, return to the warm up game to finish the session

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Game - GK (American) Football

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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Game - GK (American) Football
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Game - GK (American) Football (20 mins)

Objective - Raise HR/Muscle temp while working footwork/handling techniques in a fun, competitive environment

  • Two equal teams work to score in other team's endzone
  • Players may not run with the ball, but may pivot on one foot
  • If ball hits ground, it is the other team's ball

Coaching Points

  • Try and let them play, while reinforcing proper choice of handling technique and footwork/body orientation
  • If players are not using correct techniques, stop them to remind, and reward good technique with extra points
Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Depth/Angled Footwork (Step/Shuffle) Activity - 2 Step Forward, 1 Step Back

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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Depth/Angled Footwork (Step/Shuffle) Activity - 2 Step Forward, 1 Step Back
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Depth/Angled Footwork (Step/Shuffle) Activity - 2 Step Forward, 1 Step Back (20 mins)

Objective - Activate hands while working two distances of depth movement

  • 1) GK leaps 3 hurdles
  • 2) Shuffle/step to middle marker and service
  • 3) Drop step to back marker and service
  • 4) Forward shuffle/step to front marker and service
  • 5) Drop step to middle marker and service
Coaching Points
  • Choice of footwork - shuffle or step? Based on distance
  • Fwd/drop step - one foot before the other, avoid jumping into set
  • Balanced, controlled movements -keep feet under shoulders
  • Reinforce good handling techniques
Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Depth/Angled Footwork - Vert/Angled Footwork w/Short Distro + Extension

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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Depth/Angled Footwork - Vert/Angled Footwork w/Short Distro + Extension
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Depth/Angled Footwork - Vert/Angled Footwork w/Short Distro + Extension (20 mins)

Objective - Build good vertical/angled footwork habits while working extension saves and short distro

  • 1) Central service from coach
  • 2) GK moves forward on angle to touch cone
  • 3) Drop to original position for extension to same side as cone touched
  • 4) Forward to marker/cone to receive and play back to coach (1 touch, work both feet)
  • 5) Back to marker
  • 6) Repeat 1-3 for other side
Coaching Points
  • Always move so chest and shoulders face server
  • Quick but balanced movement - small steps, don't reach or lean
  • Vary the distance to the cones to work different techniques (step, shuffle, cross, etc.)
  • Reinforce good handling/extension technique

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