Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): 1v1 Blocking

Arrival Activity

3v3 game - Handball 

No specific GK in goal

When the team is in possession they have between 8-10s to score - dependent upon ability

Scoring from Volleys or headers

Aim is to get keepers to start think about blocking and taking contact with the ball. 

Part 2

Set up

GK will start in goal - 

Player 1 will start a couple steps off the ball, as soon server says go GK will rush out to block the ball (start off with flat ball for younger players) - focus on the technical information here 

Once blocked the ball the GK will travel back to the goal for a shot from Player 2

Finally, player 2 will play a side pass for P3 to run on too, P3 will be looking to engage in a 1v1. But cannot score in the semi circle zone. GK will need to make the decision whether they stand and protect/diving at feet/block

Key Coaching Points

• Focus on starting position
• Angle/distance from the ball
• Assessment
• Angle/speed of approach
• Put onus on the attacker
• Move down the line when the ball is out of the attackers’ feet
• Decision (Securing / blocking / delaying)
• Smother/Deflect, Use leading hand, Quick Movement, Committed.

SSG - if team available

Players cannot enter the dead zone (Shaded area) until there is a through ball 

GK will have to focus on the decision whether they can win the 60/40 battle 

Key Coaching Points

• Focus on starting position
• Angle/distance from the ball
• Assessment
• Angle/speed of approach
• Put onus on the attacker
• Decision (Securing / blocking / delaying)
• Smother/Deflect, Use leading hand, Quick Movement, Committed.