Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Emerging GK Program- Week 1 Set position and M3RD Handing

Fundamental Movements-Set Position

Explanation 

GK moves from cone to cone setting on each for a moment. Small steps focus on movement. Set on yellow cone for volley/throw for W technique 

Progression

Forward and back facing short side of the rectangle. Forward and back footwork

Complex 1 M3RD Game (25 mins)

Explanation

RED VS BLUE

Gk roles ball into wide player for two touch bounce pass. GK looks to hit the opposing goalkeeper on the body with a shot. GK plays out the opposite side to teammate

Strike must come from within goalkeepers 6 yard box.

+1 point (GK)=  Clean hands using W, Cup, Scoop, Collapse Save

+1 point(Attacker) = Goal in M3RD

Progression

-Shoot to score inside the M3RD

-Bring Goals closer if goalkeepers consistently dealing with ball speed

-player on an angled position can shoot at the M3RD from within their own half of the field(poles)

Regression (if Required)

-Bring Goals Closer together if quality of strikes is poor/relative to players age

-Increase distance if goalkeepers struggling with ball speed.

Key Technical Factors

Movement in relation to the ball

Set and still before the ball is struck

Hand Shape and adjustment based on different ball heights. W, Cup, Scoop, Collapse Save

Hidden learning

Quality of distribution-Push pass & Roll (Correct ball speed & advantage foot)

1st touch to set up for strike at goal or back pass (Forward and in direction you want to play)

Communication in BP. Verbal("Play here") and non verbal (Hand signal)

Methodology

Game Sense/Situational ( Random Practice)