Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Distribution (Start Time: 2019-05-04 12:15:00)

Possession (20 mins)

Distribution:

Aim:

The aim of this drill is to get the GK's used to having the ball at their feet and while they are under pressure. They are going to have to look to see where they can pass the ball to and decide on movements to assist their team mates

Instructions:

Team A:Orange

Team B: Blue

Team C: Red

When team B has possession they have to try and string 10 passes together without being tackled. If they go outside of the square possession goes to team C

When team C has possession they are allowed to use Team A but Team A are only allowed to move laterally along their line. Again, they have to try and string 10 passes together without going outside of the square or being tackled.

Progression:

The defending team have to make their tackles by making saves

Coaching points:

* Both teams are moving into space to receive a pass and looking as to who they can make a follow up pass to

* Players are aware as to where their team mates are and where they are moving to.

* Planning ahead, ie not just thinking about the passs but where they are moving to after the pass

Movement (15 mins)

Movement

Aim:

We need to have the GK's being able to move around the goalmouth and get into the correct position in order to receive any shot

Instructions:

On command the GK will move around the near post and then get in front of the ball for the shot. The GK must ensure he is positioned central to the ball in the goal. The GK will immediately get up and go around the post for the 2nd & 3rd shots

Coaching points:

* The GK is getting central to the ball

* The GK is watching the ball into his hands

* GK is setting early and is stationary at the time of the shot

Controlled movements (15 mins)

Controlled movements:

Aim:

To have the GK moving around an area in a controlled and balanced manner

Instructions:

GK stands at the marker and will move out to a gate where he will receive a service, he will return backwards around the marker and out to the other gate for a service.

(6 saves in total)

service:

1 touch pass

2 touch pass

Scoop

C-catch

L & R mid

Coaching points:

* GK always balanced when moving around

* GK moving into cones & setting early or is on the balls of his feet awaiting the pass

* Hands are close to the body as it is only a short distance movement