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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
- Balls
- Cones to mark the area and positions
Setup
- Area: 30x40 yard rectangular area marked with cones
- Group GK: 1 yellow goalkeeper starting at the start point within the area, facing the receiving player at the opposite end
- Neutral: 2 black players, one server positioned at the start point next to the goalkeeper with the supply of balls and one receiving player positioned opposite at the far end of the area
- Equipment: 4 cones marking the corners of the rectangular area, several balls placed with the server at the start point
Instructions
- The server passes the ball to the goalkeeper.
- The goalkeeper takes the first touch on the foot furthest from the receiver, moving the ball across their body.
- Open the body to deliver a long pass to the receiver using the opposite foot.
- Upon receiving the ball back from the opposite player, the goalkeeper moves back across the area and repeats the process.
Coaching Points
- Technique: Ensure correct passing technique using the instep.
- Decision-making: Make early decisions about pass direction and power.
- Passing: Focus on accuracy, weight, and timing of the pass.
- Approach: Maintain a slight angle when approaching the ball.
- Balance: Follow through and stay balanced during the pass.
- Touch: First touch should be forward and across the body to alter the angle.
- Transition: Quick transition between receiving and passing.
- Movement: Consider movements before, during, and after passing.
- Confidence: Encourage relaxed touch to gain advantage.
- Safety: Avoid risky passes in game-like situations.
- Focus: Stay organized and attentive throughout the drill.
- Accuracy and Technique: Constantly work on improving distribution accuracy and technicality.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Reduce the area size to increase difficulty.
2. Require passes to be delivered with less preparation time.
3. Add a defender to obstruct passing lanes.
Make it easier:
1. Increase the area size for more space.
2. Allow more time for the goalkeeper to control the ball and pass.
3. Use stationary receiving players instead of active ones.
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