Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Shot Stopping

Getting Set in Rings (10 mins)

Exercise Description:

GK learning to get set with feet no wider than shoulder width apart

Introduction to catching technique

Partner striking the ball from the ground at different heights ground, midsection, chest.

Change roles after 4 balls.

Coaching Points:

-Have you feet still at the moment of the shot.

-feet shoulder width apart, toes pointing towards shooter, knees bent.

-hands in front of you, off of your body. Palm of your gloves open to the ball.

-Weight on your toes. "Nose over your toes"

- step forward into the path of the shot, never backward toward your goal.

Equipment:

2 rings per partner, 3 balls per group.