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560 complex shooting exercises

Variations warming up goalkeepers : Players must throw in a way the goalkeeper get the opportunity to block the balls. series of all players in turn : - throw on goalkeeper's hands - left/right hand top corner - left/right shoulder height - left/right hip height - left/right knee height - left/right bounce pass - left/right bottom corners - free series Can be done with extra tasks for the players : - center shot - jump shot - center shot hip height - center shot when running With technical tasks for the players : - jump shot in 1 or 2 or 3 step rhythm. - jump off with two feet - jump off on 'wrong'leg with power training exercises : - hop on the same foot once, twice or three times before throwing (left or right foot) - hop on two feet once, twice or three times before throwing

560 complex shooting exercises

Around and on Goal!

Blue players must dribble up the pitch and around the cone before then turning sharply. Once they have turned they must then take on the defender with a feint or a dummy before finally throwing a shot at the goal.

560 complex shooting exercises

complex shooting drill

Blue players try to score a goal in cooperation with pivot white 1. They are only allowed half of the circle.Defenders :- just let it happen- half active- fully match like

560 complex shooting exercises

Cross and shoot!

Players from both lines run forwards at the same time, with the ball carrier crossing over in front of the other player. When the players cross over they should switch the ball between them as at this point they are blocking the goal keeper's view. Once the other player has the ball they should shoot on goal before then collecting their ball and joining the back of the queue.

527 crossing

Dribble and Shoot

Players take it in turns to dribble out to their cone and then shoot at goal. They must shoot in such a way that it is possible for the keeper to block the ball.

560 complex shooting exercises

goalkeeper drill

stand up - bent down and 'walk' on your hand till you are in press up position2x8x

615 goal keeper : exercises

Mini handball

Two teams, each with goalkeepers, play across a half-court sized pitch. Play with normal rules.

116 passing/intercepting + finding space and defending

Pass and Run Group Drill

Set up your players up in three equal lines. Only the player at the start of line 1 has a ball. Blue 1 passes to blue 2 who then passes the ball to blue 3 who finished the move with a shot on goal. Every player joins the back of the next line after passing the ball.

560 complex shooting exercises

shooting : backcourt player

Pass B1-B2-B3 who tries to get past defender red1.Same on the other side.

560 complex shooting exercises

Moving Goal Game small match p...

Two equal teams play with one ball in half the court. Two players who are on neither team hold an elastic cord (or a spare bib/piece of material) to form a moving goal. These two players must run around the pitch, keeping the goal open (stretched out). The aim of the game for the other players is to score a goal into this moving goal through use of a bounce pass.

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Handball: Long Passing - Keepe...

Simple keeper warm-up plus good for the center's throwing accuracy. Players pass the ball to the keeper who then takes one step and immediately sends the ball up court to the center. The center then catches the ball and passes it back to the player who played the original pass.

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Stretch and Give 612 goal keep...

Goalkeepers sit opposite each other, with legs stretched sideways. They will give the ball to each other just over their feet, both stretching down with their upper bodies as wide as possible.

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Half Hampelmann 615 goal keepe...

This technique is used to stop half high balls from short distances.

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Courage Test 615 goal keeper :...

Form a queue 9 metres from goal and throw at goal from 6-7 metres. Throw balls which can be stopped by the goalkeeper, so make sure your players throw precisely and with not too much force. There is an extra goalkeeper in the goal facing the goal itself. He has the task to prevent balls rolling in between goalkeeper-in- action's legs.

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No more than one goal small ma...

Two equal numbered teams play against each other with normal rules.The only additional rule is that at no stage may a team be ahead more then 1 goal. So at 1-0 the team who are ahead have to keep possession until the end of the game.Only if the opposition scores may they try to score again.Play this way with 5-10 minute games with regular break.

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Sidestep and Hands Up 615 goal...

Goalkeepers start on one side of the court and move forward to the other side. While doing this, they make short sideways movements from left to right with their hands in the air as if ready to make a save. Players should go up and down the half court twice.

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Quick goal-throwing 614 goal k...

Player 1, 2, 3 and 5 throw the ball at the goal. The Goalkeeper must catch the ball and pass as quickly as possible, taking only one step, to player 4.

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Coordination 1 615 goal keeper...

Move your left arm backward. Move your right arm forward. (Or the other way around)Lift one of your feet and start hopping feet sidewards and back. (or foward and backward)

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Central Goal Game small match ...

Playing inside half a court with a large mat in the center players try to press the ball onto the mat in order to score a point for their team. After scoring the ball must be played to a player on the opposite team on the side line and then start the attack again ( quick throw off imitation).

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Handball: Stop and Throw a Fas...

Goalkeeper stands on the goal line. A player throws two balls at the goal, which the goalkeeper tries to stop. He then sprints forward, touches the ball of the blue player, who throws it high over the goalkeeper's head into the goal. When the goalkeeper has touched the ball he jogs back to save the lobbed shot before it crosses the goal line. Once under control of the ball, he throws a fast break pass to one of the players half way up the court.

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Goalkeeper - Pass and Go 538 f...

The players pass to the goalkeeper who then plays a return pass to the player who catches the ball and runs with it to the other end of the court.   Once they reach the other end they pass to the keeper and a new pair start the drill at the opposite end.

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coordination + warming-up goal...

Players first go through the speedladder and then sprint around their group and then throw at the goal to warm up the goalkeeper. Players: give a good stoppable shot for the goalkeeper. Series of shots - on the hands
 - high
 - half high
 - knee height
 - low
 - bounce balls

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612 goal keeper : flexibility ...

- sit like you jump a hurdle (one leg straigt in front, the other one bent down under you), try to touch your straight knee with your nose.<BR>15x<BR>change leg : 15x

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warming-up : goalkeeper warmin...

Variations warming up goalkeepers :<BR>Players must throw in a way the goalkeeper get the opportunity to block the balls.<BR> series of all players in turn :<BR>- throw on goalkeeper's hands<BR>- left/right hand top corner<BR>- left/right shoulder height<BR>- left/right hip height<BR>- left/right knee height<BR>- left/right bounce pass<BR>- left/right bottom corners<BR>- free series<BR> Can be done with extra tasks for the players :<BR>- center shot<BR>- jump shot<BR>- center shot hip height<BR>- center shot when running<BR> With technical tasks for the players :<BR>- jump shot in 1 or 2 or 3 step rythym.<BR>- jump off with tw0 feet<BR>- jump off on 'wrong'leg<BR> wth power training exercices :<BR>- hop on the same foot once, twice or three times before throwing (left or right foot)<BR>- hop on two feet once, twice or three times before throwing

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session 1 615 goal keeper : ex...

Between 2 lines, 10 metres apart<BR>3 series, 6 times<BR>side steps, turning arms for/backwards <BR>Between 2 lines,<BR>10 metres apart<BR>3 series, 6 times<BR>side steps, turning arms for/backwards<BR> <BR><BR>flexibility<BR><BR>straddle, both hands together : touch the floor (knees straight) and up into the air<BR>15x <BR> straddle, bent your trunk left and right as far as possible<BR>15x left<BR>15x right<BR><BR><BR>reaction<BR><BR>A and B both have balls.<BR>A throws ball up high, catches ball from B, passes back and catches his own ball again.<BR>3x20x <BR>A sits down, B stand behind him.<BR>A has got his hand on shoulder heihgt.<BR>B drops a ball. A catches it, before it bounces.<BR>2x20x <BR>A and B are in a corner of the hall.<BR>A throws ball against the ball at several heights.<BR>B blocks the bouncing balls.<BR>2x20x <BR> <BR><BR>power<BR><BR>Lie on your back.<BR>Knees bent 90 degrees, feet pointing forward.<BR>Hands in the neck.<BR>Raise body up a bit.<BR>15 to 20 times, hold for 2 seconds. <BR>Squat, dance like Cossack, legs straight forward in turns<BR>4x15x <BR>squat, hop as far as you can jump<BR>3x6x <BR>squat : jump as high as you can<BR>3x6x<BR><BR><BR>

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Stress Test 615 goal keeper : ...

Form a queue in the corner and move towards goal, shooting at an angle. Throw balls which can be stopped by the goalkeeper. So make your players throw precisely and with not too much force.

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Handball: Stopping High Balls ...

Goalkeepers start on one side of the court and move forward to the other side. While doing so, they will act as if they have to stop high balls. Aim for 8 &quot;saves&quot; during each run, and players should go up and down the half court twice.

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Stop the Overhead ball and Fas...

Goalkeeper stands on the goal line. He sprints forward, touches the ball of the blue player, who throws it high over the goalkeeper's head into the goal. When the goalkeeper has touched the ball he goes for it and tries to get the ball before it crosses the goal line. Once under control of the ball, he throws a fast break pass to one of the players half way up the court.

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Goal throws to the upfield pla...

Attacking player 1 runs with the ball to the outside of the 9m semi-circle and throws at the goal. The defender must only obstruct the shot, not make a tackle, to put the attacker under pressure. The goalkeeper must then get the ball under control and pass past the obstructing defenders to the breaking defender who has just made the run. The session then continues on the other side of the court.

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Handball: Jumping Jack - Hampl...

An example of the Hamplemann - a goal keeping technique to keep the ball out of the goal.

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warming-up goalkeepers 11 612 ...

1 A passes to B, A starts for the fast break and receives the pass from B, dribbles towards the goal and makes a goalshot.<br>2 C passes to D, C starts for the fast break and receives the pass from D, dribbles towards the goal and makes a goalshot.

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Tactical Awareness

Sometimes individual ability isn't enough! Work on improving your side's tactical awareness to grind out those victories!

Last Line of Defence - Goalkeeper Training

Improve your goalkeeper's shot stopping and reactions with this great session for one of the most important players in your team!

Fast Breaks Leading with your Goalkeeper

Never underestimate the power of a goalkeeper. Coach fast breaks starting from the back, leading from your goalkeeper.

Fast break - Goalkeepers are your deepest attackers

Attack from the back! In this plan we look at how your keeper can start the attacking fast break by playing the early ball!

Match-like Complex Shooting Drills: Series 3

How well can your players shoot when put under pressure? Find out in this Match-like shooting session!

Match-like Complex Shooting Drills: Series 2

How do your players cope when the opposition are in their face? Find out with this playing in congested space skills session

Match-like Complex Shooting Drills: Series 1

Help players breakthrough solid defences by switching the ball at speed, stretching the back line and creating space to shoot.

Goalkeeper Training - Fitness Work

During training, goalkeepers can often be forgotten and are given little technical work or coaching. This session focuses solely on the goalkeepers, working their fitness and giving technical pointers so that they?re ready to save the team when it comes to it!

Fast Throw-off After Conceding a Goal

Catch your opponents out, make the most of your throw-offs, and quickly get back into the game after conceding!

Work the Fast Break - Goalkeeper says Go!

Work from back to front and use your keeper to launch the fast break from the back! Seamlessly turning Defence into Attack!

Perfecting the Center Shot when Running

Use this session to get your players shooting at full speed and making snap decisions so that they can catch the opposition's defenders and keeper napping!

Last Line of Defence - Goalkee...

Improve your goalkeeper's shot stopping and reactions with this great session for one of the most important players in your team!

Decision Making when faced wit...

Do your players make the most of their shooting opportunities? Get them thinking before they shoot and improve their shooting percentage!

Fast Throw-off After Conceding...

Catch your opponents out, make the most of your throw-offs, and quickly get back into the game after conceding!
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Some useful tips for goalkeepe...

I´ve been a goalkeeper for more than a year now, but I´m not as good as I´d like to be. Do you know som useful tips for goalkeeping? Thanks.

Archived User Coach

can score directly after goal ...

the situation is the goalkeeper is also playing as a field player leaving goal post empty, the team scored the goal and opponent player goalkeeper immediately pass the ball to his player standing at center,at this condition can he score directly to empty post or he must pass once to another player?

Dinesh Deuja Coach, Nepal

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