IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
STOKE CITY
Andy Quy Great
goal- keeping Overview:
This is a session for goalkeepers that teaches and rehearses dealing with crosses, both opposed and unopposed, and in the context of a small-sided game.
The ability to manage balls crossed in from the wings is one of the most important parts of a goalkeeper’s game. It relies specifically on positioning, technique and good decision-making.
In coaching, crossing practices are often done for the benefit of attacker, yet they are equally important for keepers.
GREAT GOALKEEPING
SET-UP AREA
54x36 yards EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, goal NUMBER OF PLAYERS
6 SESSION TIME 30mins
What do I get the players to do?
Unopposed crosses
Placing two penalty boxes opposite each other, we place goals on each side. Keepers occupy both goals with a crosser to each side in channels 5 yards wide.
“In coaching, crossing practices are often done for the benefit of attacker, yet they are equally important for keepers.”
Keeper 1 throws to keeper 2, who catches and distributes to either crosser to the right of him. Crossers have a maximum of three touches before delivering a ball into keeper 1. If the keeper catches the ball, he distributes to his right and the move progresses. If the cross doesn’t land in the immediate area around the keeper, or it goes behind, he must shout “away”. If this happens, keeper 2 throws another ball to the crosser to re-run the move.
Opposed crosses
We set up as before though add two attackers and two defenders in each half. Each keeper must instruct defenders as to their marking, body shape and positioning. Defenders must protect the keeper, block attackers, defend the goal and communicate well
74 Elite Soccer: The Collectors’ Series Volume 1 KEY
Ball movement
Player movement
Dribble
The cross is within an area that the keeper takes responsibility for, and he catches
1b KEY
Ball movement
Player movement
Dribble
The ball is going long so the keeper stays put
2a KEY
Ball movement
Player movement
Dribble
When opposed, the keeper positions well under threat of inrushing attackers
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