Goalkeeper Session Plan
Topic :
Play out from the back through midfield and into attack
Keeper : Cardiff City ADC
Equipment : 20 cones, 10 balls, 18 Coloured vests depending on numbers
Warm up - Jog, Sprint, Side Steps, Butt Kicks, Lunge walks, High Knees, Hip and shoulder rotations, Static stretching
Instructions and Key Coaching Points
Play starts at either end
Teams play keep away and aim to find their team mate in either end
zone to score a point
Coaching points….can the GK’s receive in open body position, can the 1st
touch be away from danger and towards the next location. Can the passes be
accurate. Can players in middle zone play 2 or 3 passes before playing into
end zone.
Technical Practice
Instructions and Key Coaching Points
Players A & B start the drill playing push passes into GK’s 1& 2
ON GK’s 1 & 2 receiving the ball can they hold an open body position
and take their 1st touch towards the opposite server
On playing ball to new servers the GK’s must then reset to the centre
and screen for each other’s position. A&B then play balls fro GK’s to
receive and play back to original server.
GK’s must then call for pass from players C&D and play back.
GK’s then come forward to play balls with E+F
White players to apply minimal pressure to each pass forcing GK to
play with more speed. No need to intercept passes
Coaching points...receive and play in open body position, scan for each others location to avoid contact during cross over, communicate with outfield.
Small Sided Game
Instructions and Key Coaching Points
Either team start from their GK. The ball must be played through the 3
zones before a goal can be scored. The midfielder is neutral and
supports the current attacking team.
Defenders must try to intercept, if successful they must play a back
pass to their GK who will play out from the back and re start the next
attack
Coaching points….Can the GK screen pitch before receiving the ball to create the next attack
quickly...can the GK play an accurate ball to the free player...Can the GK communicate with outfield players to aid moving the ball forward... Can the Gk communicate effectively with defenders
in the transition between attacking and defending.
Planned Outcome of session :
Basic fundamentals = Goalkeepers to develop receiving the ball in an open body position and taking 1st touch away
from danger area, passing, positioning and communication
Areas of Technical Development = Awareness to play out from the back. Communication with defence in transitions
between attacking and defending. Commanding back 3 and midfield to spread and play out or compact and pressure if
possession is lost. Competence in receiving a back pass and playing out from the back. Screening pitch for unmarked
Session Planner Designed by Paul Simms (FAW / UEFA Qualified Goalkeeper Coach)
FAW B Licence Candidate Coaching Goalkeepers, FAW C Certificate Coaching Goalkeepers, Football Leaders Award,