Goalkeeping
Playing out from the back
Set Up
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mark out a large square/rectangle.
Instructions
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Place Goalkeepers at either end of the area.
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Use two defenders and two attackers.
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Keeper plays the ball out to the defender.
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The Defenders must work together to switch the ball to the other Goalkeeper.
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If the Attackers intercept the game re starts.
Coaching Points
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Encourage communication this can be either verbal or non verbal communication.
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Movement of the ball to create passing opportunities.
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Encourage 360 play- playing back to the keeper.
Variations
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Add more players.
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Make space smaller to make it harder for defenders.
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Add in wingers for another outlet for keeper.
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Add in a rule of touches- 3 touches max etc.
Keeping all 4 nets
Set Up
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Set out 4 cones in a square
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Inside the square set out a smaller square.
Instructions
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Place the Goalkeeper inside the smaller square.
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Place four outfield players outside the large square.
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Going clockwise each outfield player will shoot at their net.
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As soon as the Keeper has releases the ball the next one is played.
Coaching Points
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Remind Keeper to be light on their feet.
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Encourage outfield players to start slow and speed up.
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Remind outfield players to play a variety of balls.
Variations
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Only play low or high balls
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Keeper to return using only hand or feet