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Utilize the Playmaker

Enhance use of wide players and improve goalkeeper distribution.

Goalkeeping15-1613-14U18group8 players minimum
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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
  • Cones for boundaries
  • 2 goals
  • Footballs
Setup
  1. Area: 60x40 yard area marked with cones
  2. Goals: One goal centred on each end line
  3. Team Red: 5 red outfield players start spaced evenly across their own half
  4. Team Red GK: 1 yellow goalkeeper positioned on the goal line of the red team's goal
  5. Team Blue: 5 blue outfield players start spaced evenly across their own half
  6. Team Blue GK: 1 yellow goalkeeper positioned on the goal line of the blue team's goal
  7. Neutral: 2 black neutral wingers, one positioned on each sideline of the area
  8. Equipment: Cones marking the corners and boundaries of the 60x40 area, 2 goals on the end lines, footballs for play
Instructions
  1. Begin the game with a 5v5 setup with goalkeepers and neutral wingers.
  2. Encourage teams to use the neutral wingers to create wide attacks.
  3. Goalkeepers should start attacks quickly, utilizing varied distribution methods.
  4. Goalkeepers can initiate plays by passing long balls to the neutral wingers.
Coaching Points
  • Ensure clear communication among players.
  • Goalkeepers should decide and act quickly.
  • Maintain balance during distribution.
  • Distribute with accurate weight and speed.
  • Smooth transition from receiving to distributing.
  • Goalkeepers must be aware of their positioning.
  • Use precise and appropriate distribution techniques.
  • Utilize good footwork for positional adjustments.
  • Gain advantage by moving ball forward and changing angles.
  • Avoid unnecessary risks during play.
  • Emphasize quick actions and decision-making.
  • Evaluate the quality of technique consistently.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Reduce the playing area to increase speed of play.
2. Limit touches for neutral wingers to two.
3. Require the goalkeeper to start attacks only with a long ball.
Make it easier:
1. Increase the playing area to allow more space.
2. Allow neutral wingers unlimited touches.
3. Permit goalkeepers to use hands to start play with throws only.
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