Community | Goalkeeping Exercise 1

Lee Bass Coach, Scotland

DESCRIPTION

Each player to have a ball, spread out and be in a position where they can see the coach. Coach will give numbered commands which players will then complete. For first few attempts coach will mirror the action as well so the players have a visual demo as they do it. Commands used:1. ball figure 8 through legs2. ball round back and chest3. throw ball up and try to catch ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. throw ball up and jump and try to catch5. throw ball to another player and catch new ball ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6. player to kick ball along the ground and pick it back up 7. player to throw the ball at ground level and pick it back up

COACHING POINTS

Remember to watch coach if needed Keep legs wide so that ball can be passed through easily Good hold of ball When catching in air look at the ball Bend knees when jumping and landing

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PROGRESSION

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