Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): MN Rush 2022 Goalkeeper - Session 1

Activation (20 mins)

Descriptions:

Mark 3 positions on the arc with tall cone laid or 2 small cones. Goalie always starting from a central position.  

Serving the ball from 3 different angles with throws (From chest to chest, bowling or over head - not serving w/ foot for younger ages). 9-12 reps each goalie

• Catching

• Scoop

• Diving

• Combos

Set Position: Square knew, shoulder, and toes. Hands in a neutral position. Bouncing off your toes.

Catching: Diamond. Get your hands behind the ball and let the ball shape your hands

Scoop: legs will have a L shape. Back of your hands (if low) on the ground and chest over the ball

Diving: Land on the back of your shoulder and side of your legs. It should look like a snow plow and not a garage door

Game (20 mins)

Descriptions:

4v4 plus goalkeepers and Neutral players. Neutral players help players with possession

Ball always start from free kicks or corner kicks

5 minute games. At least 3 games so everyone has the opportunity to be in goal

Moments:

Free Kicks - How do we make the wall?

• Who is the base of the wall? he/she needs to be facing the goalie
• Stand in front of the post on the side you wish to set the wall
• Verbal and Non verbal communication: Direct the wall: right, left, good! Use your arms to help wall to move to the right position. 
• Wall needs to cover one of the sides of the goal. Player on the base should pass the ball line Gk covers the space that is left (not behind the wall!!!)

Corner Kicks - Where do I need to stand?

• U9/U10 - Cover near post
• U11 and up - Stand in a central position