Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): FAW UEFA A Goalkeeping Licence Micro Group Session

Warm up 1 and 2 (5 mins)

Organisation

Warm up

Pass through gate 1 then gate 2.

6 Repetitions x2 sets (8-10 yards)

First set one touch / second set two touch

Next 2 sets 6 repetitions x 2 sets (15-20 yards)

Key Points

Look at target, Eye on ball, Angle of approach and non kicking foot along side ball.

Warm up 2

Throw around triangle.

Start with bowl on floor.

Disatnce 15-20 yards

Progress to overarm throw to hands

Distance 15-20 yards

Then overarm throw to land at players feet

Distance 20-25 yards

Duration 45-60 seconds each.

Distances

Recieve from centre back to play opposite wide player. (5 mins)

Organisation

Goalkeepers starting position. Looks to recieve pass from centre back who split to the edge of the box.

Recieve in second 6 yard box, and other side of centre line making the pass easier and over a shorter distance.

Repeat both sides.

Repetition 4-6 each side.

Key Points

Angle and distance of support

Part of foot to strike ball, part of ball to strike.

Follow through, shoulders pointing toward target on strike.

Support same side (5 mins)

Organisation

Same set up as previous.

Goalkeeper supports same side in 3rd six yard box

Plays ball either to central midfielder, or long into striker.

Key Points

As previous, also follow through and acuracy

Support same side decision making (5 mins)

Organisation

As previous

This time the attacker comes from the opposite side

Key Points

Support on nearest side to ball. Either 1st or second six yard box.

Three options full back striker or deep liar.

Which side to paly ball, safe side so deep liar can turn into space.

If to striker, can it be played in chest so can control.

Duration

2 sets right and left 6-8 repetitions.