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Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Protect the Goal (Basic Handling Techniques) - Foundation - GK Academy (Wk 1) (Start Time: 2023-11-06 17:15:00)

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Alex Sheppard

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

Objective - Understand when/how/why to use the 3 basic handling techniques (W, basket, scoop)

Intentions 

  • Correct choice of technique based on height of service 
  • Hands forward and elbows in in set position
  • Watch ball into hands 
  • Stay over the ball (hands/chest depending on technique) 
  • Keep hands in front of body, allow space to catch
Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Activation - Ball Familiarity Box Work

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Activation - Ball Familiarity Box Work (15 mins)

Environment/Objective

  • Activate key muscles and build ball familiarity
  • Goalkeepers move around a grid performing a variety of actions with and without ball
  • I encourage coaches to take part in the warm up, as players will try and imitate your habits
Demands/Progression
  • Endless, but below are some examples
  • Jog while bouncing ball (2-hand, 1-hand)
  • Jog while moving the ball around waist/under legs
  • Shuffle while throwing the ball to each other (always facing ball!)
  • Passing to each other
  • Volleying ball to each others hands (good way to practice service)
Focus
  • Introduce and encourage GK-specific movements - shuffle, cross-step, etc.
  • Always set to receive ball to hands
  • Keep shoulders and chest square to middle of the grid - don't turn your back to the field!
  • Basic handling techniques - W, basket, scoop
  • Watch ball into hands, stay over the ball
  • CONSTANT COMMUNICATION FROM YOUNG AGE
Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Activity - Basic Handling Techniques

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Activity - Basic Handling Techniques (25 mins)

Objective/Environment

  • Introduce set position principles
  • Introduce basic handling techniques - when, why, and how to use them
  • Start them from a kneeling position to isolate upper body 
  • Progress to standing position and incorporate some footwork
  • Long sets to reinforce technique/muscle memory - I suggest sets of 5 reps

Demands/Progressions

  • 1) - From kneeling - balls above chest height (W technique)
  • 2) - From kneeling - balls below chest highs but above waist (basket)
  • 3) - From Kneeling - balls below waist (scoop)
  • PROG 1 - Work the above techniques from a standing position, with lateral footwork thru cones
  • PROG 2 - Vary the service so the keepers must make a decision. Reward the DECISION not the OUTCOME
Focus
  • Set position (focus on hands) - elbows in, weight (chest/nose) forward, hands out front, relaxed
  • "W" handling - hands slightly on top of ball, catch in front of body, elbows as shock absorbers, watch ball into hands
  • "Basket" handling - chest slightly over ball, allow ball to hit stomach, trap it with hands/arms
  • "Scoop" handling - Hands low, forearms/leg for barrier, chest over the ball, enjoy the save (don't rush)

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

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Game - GK (American) Football (15 mins)

Objective/Environment

  • Reinforce 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

Demands/Progressions

  • Reward - extra points for specific handling technique in endzone (ie. W/basket/scoop)
  • Prog - allow players to roll ball to teammates - it is still a turnover if the ball gets dropped
  • Make it easier - allow running with ball, must stop if tagged
Focus
  • 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

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