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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
- Two poles
- Several soccer balls
- Goal
Setup
- Area: Six-yard box area
- Goals: One goal, centred on the goal line, with the six-yard box in front of it
- Group GK: 1 yellow goalkeeper positioned centrally between the two poles on the edge of the six-yard box
- Coach: 1 grey coach positioned outside the box with balls ready for service
- Equipment: 2 poles placed on the edge of the six-yard box, equidistant from the goal centre; several soccer balls with the coach
Instructions
- The coach calls 'right' or 'left', prompting the goalkeeper to move quickly around the indicated pole.
- The goalkeeper returns to the central starting position.
- The coach serves the ball towards the goal for the goalkeeper to save.
- Repeat the sequence, varying the direction and type of service.
Coaching Points
- Maintain correct footwork and technique.
- Command your area with confidence.
- Communicate consistently and clearly.
- Position hands early before handling the ball.
- Execute explosive movements for quick positioning.
- Keep arms straight when preparing to save.
- Analyze the angle and speed of the ball.
- Evaluate the situation to make sound decisions.
- Time your approach for ball collection accurately.
- Ensure positive take-off and secure handling.
- Avoid unnecessary risks in game-like scenarios.
- Assertively approach and secure the ball.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Increase the speed and variation of ball serves.
2. Reduce the recovery time between each round.
3. Introduce one-touch saves.
Make it easier:
1. Use slower ball serves for easier handling.
2. Allow more recovery time between drills.
3. Start without directional calls and progress gradually.
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