Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Set Positions, Footwork & Shot Stopping (Start Time: 2019-11-04 18:05:00)

Technique (15 mins)

Set Up:

GK to work inside a 4yd x 4yd box

Server calls out a direction for gk who must complete by moving to that part of the box.

once gk has moved they must reset in middle of the box and receive a volley into hands.

Progression:

- move back to 10 yds and use half volley

- move back to 12 yds and use strike from the floor

- complete 2 directions before getting into set position

- server to strike while gk is moving to encourage quick set position

Key Points:

- moving in the set positon (encourage ready hands

- set position on strike ( the visual trigger)

- moving in a balanced position

- improving feet movement in various directions

End Game (20 mins)

Set Up:

2 goals opposite with half way line in the middle with a mannequin in the middle.

1 gk stands in front of the mannequin and waits to recieve a pass.

gk can decide what direction to take first touch around the mannequin.

gk can either shoot or decide to take on opposite gk and try to score with in 3 seconds.

once one rotation is complete other teams does the same thing.

Progression:

1-2 with gk at mannequin and passer is allowed to go on and either shoot or take on opposite gk and score with in 3-5 seconds.

Key Points:

- High set-position, visual triggers

- Increased feet movement, moving in relation to the ball position