Football/Soccer Session (Difficult): FA GK B Licence: Support & Communication

Part 1 (60 mins)

Organisation:

Phase -

1 Goalkeeper

9 v 8 - overload in favour of attacking team - 1-4--4-0 vs 4-2-2

2 Target Goals on 60 yards

10 footballs spread around the pitch

Progressions:

1. How goalkeeper offers support and communicates when oppostion are in possession

2. How goalkeeper offers support when their team are in possession

3. Balls played in behind to test goalkeepers decision making

Key Points:

1. Goalkeepers start position in relation to the ball - Positive stance

2. Goalkeepers movement into line and up the line

3. Observation of player in possession

4. Is there pressure on the ball?

5. Depth and position of defenders

6. Position of strikers?

7. Differences in pace between defenders and attackers?

8. Pace of goalkeeper

9. Movement of front men and opposing midfielders

Communication:

1. Clear, Contstant, Concise

2. Use tone to relay sense of urgency/calm

Team Mates:

1. Dsipersal on GK recieving the ball

2. Angles of suppport

3. Communication - verbal or visual