Incorporating goalkeepers properly into training is often a massive challenge for coaches.
So what are some effective methods to get them integrated into your sessions?
Here's 5 ways that have been successful for me ⬇️
So what are some effective methods to get them integrated into your sessions?
Here's 5 ways that have been successful for me ⬇️
It's always convenient when GK's are able to train with dedicated staff, but at many youth clubs that's not always the case.
Coaches have to be creative about how they can work keepers into their plans while keeping the sessions realistic.
Through these 5 ways, I've found different ways to engage my goalies and involve them in position specific ways from the jump of training:
Coaches have to be creative about how they can work keepers into their plans while keeping the sessions realistic.
Through these 5 ways, I've found different ways to engage my goalies and involve them in position specific ways from the jump of training:
1) Neutrals Inside the Game
The modern game demands that keepers be good with the ball at their feet.
It is paramount that in a world where pressing is a constant, the ability to play through that pressure is key to developing your goalies.
Placing them as the neutral players inside the grid can allow them to feel the pace of the game and force them to scan at high speeds.
You can also allow them to utilize their hands here for distribution.
The modern game demands that keepers be good with the ball at their feet.
It is paramount that in a world where pressing is a constant, the ability to play through that pressure is key to developing your goalies.
Placing them as the neutral players inside the grid can allow them to feel the pace of the game and force them to scan at high speeds.
You can also allow them to utilize their hands here for distribution.
2) Bumpers Outside the Game
This is a realistic setting for keepers as they can maintain their view of the entire field.
Using their hands here can also be included to simulate the match itself, while also being able to receive pressure from opponents.
Getting them involved in this manner is a classic, but it is effective and is far better than having them just slowly involved into the session to activate.
This is a realistic setting for keepers as they can maintain their view of the entire field.
Using their hands here can also be included to simulate the match itself, while also being able to receive pressure from opponents.
Getting them involved in this manner is a classic, but it is effective and is far better than having them just slowly involved into the session to activate.
3) Defending Multiple Small Goals
This is a personal favorite of mine, and a high level challenge for keepers.
Placing 2-3 small goals split around an end line with a 5 yard channel where only they can operate challenges the goalies to move with the play along with incorporate a lot of diving practice.
It also keeps them involved as a potential neutral option in possession, and it simulates their positioning in the game.
This is one of the best ones I enjoy using, and while the fitness challenge is high, the goalies love it too.
This is a personal favorite of mine, and a high level challenge for keepers.
Placing 2-3 small goals split around an end line with a 5 yard channel where only they can operate challenges the goalies to move with the play along with incorporate a lot of diving practice.
It also keeps them involved as a potential neutral option in possession, and it simulates their positioning in the game.
This is one of the best ones I enjoy using, and while the fitness challenge is high, the goalies love it too.
4) Defending Multiple Big Goals
This can be done in a couple of different ways.
Multiple goals could be placed on an end line for keepers to move and defend.
You can also place goals central in a game to have them consistently be on the move, which is what I prefer here.
This can be done with a flat goal where teams can finish on either side, or with a triangle setup of poles to create 3 goals for teams to finish + pass through.
This can be done in a couple of different ways.
Multiple goals could be placed on an end line for keepers to move and defend.
You can also place goals central in a game to have them consistently be on the move, which is what I prefer here.
This can be done with a flat goal where teams can finish on either side, or with a triangle setup of poles to create 3 goals for teams to finish + pass through.
5) Incorporate Finishing in Every Activity
The one thing that every single player loves doing, no matter their age or level, is scoring.
So let's normalize creating sessions and activities where the goal is involved in every action.
Placing it as a part of your Rondos, or even passing activations to start training, can give both your keepers and field players the realism of a match that they crave and enjoy.
Whenever designing your session, if keepers are there, get them in goal and maximize their chances to excel at their roles.
The one thing that every single player loves doing, no matter their age or level, is scoring.
So let's normalize creating sessions and activities where the goal is involved in every action.
Placing it as a part of your Rondos, or even passing activations to start training, can give both your keepers and field players the realism of a match that they crave and enjoy.
Whenever designing your session, if keepers are there, get them in goal and maximize their chances to excel at their roles.
There are many great ideas to have GK's be a part of the session, but the ultimate goal here is to make them feel included.
No more sending them to the side to play long balls to each other or work on distribution.
Get them involved from the jump, and see their growth take off!
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No more sending them to the side to play long balls to each other or work on distribution.
Get them involved from the jump, and see their growth take off!
@SundayShare10 @FootballTwenty5 @TheS_Resource @coachingbadges @CoachingFamily @SessionShareNet @ExchangeCoaches @Coach_Osku @JustcoachMD @Coach_Temisan @conoredwards97 @PeterPrickett @205_Academy @RJPcoach @CVAcademy @BreakthruSoccer @ViCoCoaching @Leecosgrove10 @JB_SoccerCoach @MoSouisse @RayLifestyle12
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