Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Trial session plan GK

Distribution (10 mins)

Technical

Distribution (Feet and Hands)

Organisation

In groups of 3 or 4. (As shown)

Then move to:

Pairs or 3 if numbers dictate

Progressions.

1 Pass around triangle  (Both ways)

2 Roll underarm (Techniqueofscoopingtoreceive)

3 Throw over arm. Aim for Number of chest  

4 Feet distribution. From floor then hands.Increase distances (As shown)

Coaching Points:

Weight and technique ofpass

Receiving skills/control

Throwing Technique

Lofted pass technique

Volley, halfvolleytechnique

Duration

10 Mins

Dealing with Aerial Balls (5 mins)

Dealing with Aerial Balls 

Set up as shown

Catch high ball and return to start position 

Working in pairs (numbers dependant)

Progression:

Use either foot to jump. 

Coaching points:

Catch at highest comfortable point.

One leg jump, knee drive through to increase power.

Adjust feet and assess flight of ball

Duration 

10 mins total

Footwork/Handling/Diving Technique (15 mins)

Footwork and Handling 

Start central, move in small goal 1. Catch. Then goal 2 and 3 

Progressions:

1. Throw to catch 

2. Volley to catch (Service dependent)

3. Short dive 1, Catch Volley 2 and 3 (opposite direction)

4. Mid height dive 1, Catch Volley 2, Scoop technique 3 

5. Adapt distances 

Coaching Points:

Footwork/Set/Balanced

Hand Position/ Techniquetocatch

Dive technique. Step/BodyWeight/BodyShape

Recovery

Duration 

15mins 

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