Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Reaction (Start Time: 2022-05-18 17:00:00)

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David Scarth
Name: David Scarth
City: Aberdeen
Country: United Kingdom
Membership: Adult Member
Sport: Football/Soccer
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Description

Block 4, week 4


Aim


To get the GK on his toes and ready for quick, fast shots on goal. Blocking and 1 on 1's



Equipment


Balls

Large cones

Small cones

Markers - 1 colour


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Forward movement

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Forward movement (20 mins)

Forward movement


Aim


To have the GK making a series of dives over a set area. The aim of this for the GK is move move forward all the time so that he covers the distance quicker



Instructions


The GK will start at the 1st cone. The coach will serve the ball by hand or foot and the GK has to make a forward dive to save it. 


The GK will then return the ball to the coach and get back on his feet and set for the next service.


The GK will keep moving forward until he has reached the end


Progressions 


1. Mid ball

2. Ground ball

3. Bounced ball

4. High ball

5. Rolling ball - coach behind GK

6. Scoop



Coaching points


  • The GK is always moving forward towards the ball with arms outstretched and reaching for the ball
  • The GK is back to his feet with his weight forward
  • 100% effort

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Rebound

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Rebound (20 mins)

Rebound


Aim


To give the GK practice of a potentially deflected shot on goal where he will have little time to react to the ball's movement.



Instructions


The GK will start in the centre of his goal and facing the wall.


The coach will be behind the GK and will kick/throw the ball off the wall. The GK has to react quickly to the bounce.


Progression


2 shots on goal with the 2nd taken as soon as the GK is back onto 1 foot



Coaching points


  • The GK is on the balls of his feet and is ready to move as soon as he sees the ball
  • Weight forward and he does not fall back into his goal
  • The ball is secured if possible

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Sides

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Sides (20 mins)

Sides



Aim


To have the GK thinking about his movements and his own position in the goal



Instructions


The GK will REMAIN in-line with c1, they will throw the ball back and forward to each other.


When c1 shouts 'left' or 'right', the GK will move to that side and get in line with the ball for a shot. 



Progression


The GK has to remain in front of the coach, no matter what way he is facing (and remain 2 metres away from him). 


The coach can serve the ball at any point to any position - up, down, dive


When the coach shouts a side, the GK will move to this side for the 1st shot and then to the other. cR and cL can move around their side to any angle



Coaching points


  • The GK is remaining in line with the ball and c1 at all times
  • The GK is aware of his own position and the position of the next incoming ball
  • The GK makes an instant decision as to where his is going to position himself

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Quick receive

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Quick receive (20 mins)

Quick receive



Aim


To have the GK making quick movements around the goal in order to stop a series of saves



Instructions


The GK will start in the centre of his goal facing out. 


On command, he will move to a numbered coach to set & receive a shot. he will rise to his feet and then move to another numbered coach (x3)

(coaches must allow the GK to make his move and set in position)



Progression

 

1. On each rotation, the coaches will move 2m closer

2.  The coaches will give the GK less time make his move and set. 

3. 3 numbers given right at the start



Coaching points


  • Quick movements are required to get into position as early as possible
  • Firm set position with weight forward
  • Quick to rise to feet for any rebound








Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 1 v 1

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1 v 1 (20 mins)

1 v 1


Aim


To improve the GK's technique for collecting a ball on a 1 v 1 situation



Instructions


The GK will start in a small goal facing out


As the coach starts moving forward, the GK has to adjust his position to be ready for any shot.


How does the GK when the shot is coming?


After the coach has passed the red markers he can shoot from any position - both sides must be worked

e.g. straight shot; in close and shoot or try to get around the GK


The GK when he is diving at the coach's feet has to try and cut the path of the ball and NOT dive backwards as this will just let the coach through



No Progression



Coaching points


  • The GK is continually making decisions depending on the ball and attacker - can he change his mind?
  • All movements are relative to the ball and he remains centred
  • Correct diving technique is used and he is quick to get into position for whatever dive he is going to use

 


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