Global Premier Soccer

2015 Curriculum Goalkeeper Curriculum U15 - U18 8 Week Training Program

GPS CURRICULUM INDEX INDEX Week 1 -

Ball Handling & Footwork

Week 2 -

Footwork & Passing

Week 3 -

Diving

Week 4 -

Crossing

Week 5 -

Distribution

Week 6 -

Shot Stopping

Week 7 -

Shot Stopping

Week 8 -

Dealing with 1 v 1

Goal keeping: Handling & Footwork WARM UP

TECHNICAL Ball Handling & footwork Set up/Rules 4 x 4 yard square. One server, 1 Keeper. Server calls number of cone, keeper must move to cone then centre off for volley. Progression Change movement around the cone from touch to move around, and step over cone . Change service to basket, smother and High ball. Coaching Points Set Position W hands to catch ball Quick reaction to call and move feet quickly

Hand - Eye coordination Set up/Rules 20 x 20 yard area. Each player has a ball in hands moving around. Include different dynamic movements. Progression Build up to diving with ball in hands, high catch, swapping balls and serving for each other for diving save. Coaching Points Ball in 2 hands at all times Head up Short sharp movements Proper step when making dive

TECHNICAL/TACTICAL

SMALL SIDED GAME Hurdle Footwork Set up/ rules 4 Hurdles set up, starting in line with post. Keeper starts with side chops through hurdles, then sets for a straight volley. Progression Change Movements, two footed hops, backwards and forwards and straight through. Coaching Points: Set Position Head up at all times Upper body stays square.

Goalie Wars Set up/Rules Each GK defends a goal about 15 yards apart.. GK’s try and score by throwing ball into other goal. Progression Build it up to only using Volleys, Half volleys, Throws and strikes off the ground. Coaching Points: Set Position Body in line with ball Attacking step to ball Scoop ball to chest with both hands as falling

Goal keeping: Foot Work & Passing WARM UP

TECHNICAL Across Body Set up/ rules 3 yard goal set up, server plays ball to keeper, who takes touch with inside of foot across their body and passes with opposite foot. Progression Server as they pass call side so keeper has to react to control and play the ball. Build up to different touches Coaching Points: Balanced Balls of feet

T exercise Set up/Rules Players in groups of 2-3. Red players dribble and join new line. White pass and follow pass. Switch roles after 1 minute. Progression Red players near the goal now start next to the goal and players Opposite dribble and pass ball towards corner of goal and force a save. Coaching Points Quality of passing Quick reacting to shot Body or hand behind ball

TECHNICAL/TACTICAL

SMALL SIDED GAME Rondo’s 4 v 1 Set up/Rules Team of 4 try and keep possession of the ball. GK in the middle will try and win the ball by saving it with their hands. Progression Can only intercept with hands Coaching Points Keep ball close Dribble at speed Head up to see space

Wrestlemania Set up/Rules Split into two teams. One team inside area on knees. Other team on outside of area with ball each. Players enter area with ball and must keep the ball moving at all times. Players on knees try and dive and steal any ball. Once a ball is stolen they can pass to team mates to keep ball away from Opponent. Opponent can try and wrestle the ball back. Teams get 1 point per ball in their possession after 1 minute

Goal keeping: Diving WARM UP

TECHNICAL Plyometric Dives Set up/Rules 6 hurdles, 3 steps apart. 1 or 2 keepers working depending on numbers. Start with jump over hurdle low save to side, up over next and save same side repeat whole way up. Progression Move onto middle height saves, low one side high on other and finally build up to serve where keeper reacts to side. Coaching points Set position Head fixed on ball Explosive movements

Diving Warm Up Set up/Rules 4 yard goal. Keeper starts in centre, moves to side and touches cone. 5 reps each side Progression Build up to mid high saves, top corner and finish off with double save, low then high or opposite way 4-5 reps. Coaching Points Set position all time Hands lead in the save Head first thing to move after touching cone

TECHNICAL/TACTICAL

SMALL SIDED GAME Recovery Dive Set up Cone in Centre of goal. Keeper starts lying touching the post, on servers call keeper gets up shuffles to touch cone then recovers to make low diving save. 4-5 reps Progression Build up to mid height saves, either throw or volley and finish off with top corner saves. 4-5 reps Coaching points Use top leg to drive up Head focused on ball Focus on Catching then parrying.

Handball Set up/Rules Play 5 v 5 with GK’s. Players pass and move the ball using hands and have to throw the ball into the goal for a point. If GK makes a save they move into play and a team mate goes in goal. Rules Players can’t move when in Possession of the ball Players can only roll the ball along floor to pass Players can only intercept passes. Progression Players can only pass with feet

Goal keeping: Crossing WARM UP

TECHNICAL Crosses under pressure Set up/Rules 2 keepers working 2 servers. Keepers start at post both servers throw at same time, keepers must take ball at highest point while crossing over with other keeper. Progression Build up to 1 keeper working, 1 server, 1 keeper and 1 player providing distraction, standing in front of the keeper. Coaching Points Knee up to protect self. Take ball at highest point. Keep eye on ball.

Hand - Eye coordination Set up/Rules 20 x 15 yard area All players have a ball in hands and move around the area juggling the ball from hand to hand, Progression Move ball around waist Bounce ball with 2 hands Throw ball in air and jump and catch Throw ball over head and turn to collect when ball bounces. Coaching Points Eye on ball at all times Move on balls of feet with balance

TECHNICAL/TACTICAL

SMALL SIDED GAME Punching Set up/Rules Keeper works with a partner. Ball is thrown for keeper to work on double fist punch. Progression Work on using each hand for punch Continuing the flight of the ball. Coaching Points Focus on using proper technique Eye on ball at all time Timing of connection.

Handball Set up/Rules Play 5 v 5 with GK’s. Players pass and move the ball using hands and have to throw the ball into the goal for a point. If GK makes a save they move into play and a team mate goes in goal. Rules Players can’t move when in Possession of the ball Players can only roll the ball along floor to pass Players can only intercept passes. Progression Players can only pass with feet

Goal keeping: Distribution WARM UP

TECHNICAL Punts Set up/Rules Server throws the ball high in the air for GK to catch. Once caught GK quickly throws the ball and tries to hit a cone. Spare player collect ball and throws back to server. Rotate once all cones hit. Progression Player who hits all cones in quickest time wins Coaching Points Swing the throwing arm through so that both arms end up behind the opposite hip. Keep the head and eyes facing the target.

Distribution - Throwing Set up/Rules 20 x 20 yard. 3 balls start in grid. Keepers move around calling for ball, start with rolling. Progression Players now move onto over arm throws, javelin throws and finish off with side arm throws. Coaching Points Follow through points to target Be set at all times. Work using both hands.

TECHNICAL/TACTICAL

SMALL SIDED GAME Distribution Game Set up/Rules Split players into 3 teams. Central team try and stop balls being passed between the two outside teams. Outside teams can’t move with ball in hands and can only roll ball through central zone. 1 point each time ball is transferred through central zone to other grid. Central players can dive and try stop balls getting through. Team that has ball intercepted become new central team. Progression Team that allow most passes through lose Coaching Points Move ball quickly to find passing angles

Handball Set up/Rules Play 5 v 5 with GK’s. Players pass and move the ball using hands and have to throw the ball into the goal for a point. If GK makes a save they move into play and a team mate goes in goal. Rules Players can’t move when in Possession of the ball Players can only roll the ball along floor to pass Players can only intercept passes. Progression Players can only pass with feet

Goal keeping: Shot Stopping WARM UP

TECHNICAL Angles Set up/ rules Cone is set 4 yards diagonally from the post. Keeper starts in middle moves to touch post the save shot. Progression Have keeper then moving to touch cone first so they are having to cover the near post. Change up type of service, half volley, off the ground, thrown or full volley. Coaching points Set Position at all times Head up Short sharp movements.

Head, shoulders, knees & Toes Set up/Rules Players work in pairs with a ball. Coach calls out heads, shoulder, knees & toes in any order and players must touch that body part. When coach calls ball players reach for the ball. Player who grabs it wins a point Progression Player must drag ball back to win a point Coaching Points Concentration and listening to coach Quick reaction to grab ball

TECHNICAL/TACTICAL

SMALL SIDED GAME Double save Set up/Rules Cone placed in centre of the goal and one 4 yards from post in straight line. Keeper moves to angle shot for save then must reposition for shot from middle server Progression Build up to low saving shots on the angle , then build it up to different service from the centre server. Coaching Points: Set position Head first thing to move Focus on first save

Handball Set up/Rules Play 5 v 5 with GK’s. Players pass and move the ball using hands and have to throw the ball into the goal for a point. If GK makes a save they move into play and a team mate goes in goal. Rules Players can’t move when in Possession of the ball Players can only roll the ball along floor to pass Players can only intercept passes with hands. Progression Players can only pass with feet

Goal keeping: Shot Stopping WARM UP

TECHNICAL Shot Stopping Set up/Rules Player work in pairs. One GK serves other GK works. Start with throw service to chest working on ‘W’ hands Progression Service to the side so footwork is needed. Roll along floor to force dive Coaching Points Set position Footwork to get body in motion Decision on type of save Scoop/dive/push away

TECHNICAL/TACTICAL

Agility & shot stopping Set up/Rules 5 cones set up about a yard apart in straight line. Keeper starts by touching cone centre off for straight volley. Progression Different movements around cone. Different service for low, mid and high diving saves. Repeat on other side. Coaching Points Set position Head fixed on server Balanced at all times.

SMALL SIDED GAME Agility & shot stopping Set up/Rules GK jumps forward to receive volley serve, moves left over hurdle to block shot, moves all the way across goal over last hurdle to block shot. Progression Rotate Roles Mix up type of serve and shot height Coaching Points Land in set position Sharp footwork between serves Decision on type of save Scoop/dive/catch/push away/palm down to self

Goalie Wars Set up/Rules Each GK defends a goal about 15 yards apart.. GKs try and score by throwing ball into other goal. Progression Build it up to only using Volleys, Half volleys, Throws and strikes off the ground. Coaching Points: Set Position Body in line with ball Attacking step to ball Scoop ball to chest with both hands as falling

Goal keeping - Dealing with 1 v 1 WARM UP

TECHNICAL Block saves Set up/Rules Keepers get into pairs, 2 balls about 5-6 yards apart. 1 keeper starts on their knees the other is the attacker. The attacker calls left or right and keeper must dive on ball. Progression Build up to no call so keeper has to react to eventually the keeper is on feet to and has to extend their dive. Coaching Points Keeper reacts instead of anticipating. Keeper uses forearms instead of hands for block. Uses full momentum

Hand - Eye coordination Set up/Rules 20 x 15 yard area All players have a ball in hands and move around the area juggling the ball from hand to hand Progression Move ball around waist Bounce ball with 2 hands Throw ball in air and jump and catch Throw ball over head and turn to collect when ball bounces Coaching Points Eye on ball at all times Move on balls of feet with balance

TECHNICAL/TACTICAL

SMALL SIDED GAME 1 v 1 Game Set up/Rules GK throws ball to attacker who goes 1 v 1. Attacker must try and dribble around GK to score. GK must try and win ball over halfway line Progression Attacker can only shoot once halfway line is crossed Coaching Points Get out to attacker quick Hands always ready for shot Watch body language of attacker Bravery to dive at attackers feet

Handball Set up/Rules Play 5 v 5 with GK’s. Players pass and move the ball using hands and have to throw the ball into the goal for a point. If GK makes a save they move into play and a team mate goes in goal. Rules Players can’t move when in Possession of the ball Players can only roll the ball along floor to pass Players can only intercept passes with hands. Progression Players can only pass with feet

Goal keeping: At Home Training Wall Drill

Wall Drill Basic Handling Stand approximately 5 -6 feet back from a wall start by volleying the ball against it working on the W catch technique. Progression Move onto working on the basket catch into the stomach by throwing the ball against the wall. Pass the ball against the wall to work on the k/smother technique. Coaching Points Hand position Balls of feet Eye focused on ball

Partner

Diving Stand away from the wall same distance as exercise before. Start by passing the ball off the wall to the side of yourself to work on a low diving save. Progression Build up to throwing the ball off the wall at a closer distance to work on the different heights of saves that you will face in a game Coaching points

Partner Basic Handling Have your partner stand back 5 - 6 feet from a 4 yard goal set up. Work on moving to the cone to touch then centre off for a volley from partner. Progression Build up to half volleys from partner with same movements. Move onto the k/smother from partner. Coaching points Hand position Balls of feet Eye focused on ball

Diving Set up a 4 yard with your partner facing you. Move to touch cone then take a low diving save from your partner along the ground. Progression Build up to moving around the front of the cone coming in the back for a middle/high save. Coaching points Hands lead Head up watching server Short sharp foot movements