Goalkeeper, Narrowing the Angle

Football Coaching Courses, a candidate's notes

Goalkeeper Narrowing the Angle and Advancing

Organisation

Grid size: 30 x 20m.
Two goalkeepers play against each other. The first goalkeeper rolls the ball out and takes a shot. The other keeper must narrow the angle by advancing and make the appropriate save. The goalkeepers take turns so make sure that there are plenty of balls in each goal. Progress so the goalkeepers can throw or half volley out of their hands. Add 2 attackers for rebounds.

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Progression

Organisation

Grid size: 30 x 20m
A2 passes to A1 who runs in on the goalkeeper and shoots.
A2 follows his pass and acts as a defender trying to close the ball down.
Alternate with B1 and B2.
Goalkeepers should approach fast while the ball is travelling

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Key Points

Switch on (expect a shot at any time).
Get into the line of the ball
Assessment of when to hold and when to advance.
Decision to advance.
Technique of advance: Move up the line towards the ball to reduce the size of the goal for the forward to shoot at. Move forward so you are in a direct line with the ball and the centre of the goal.
Speed of approach (don't go too fast!)
Balance of approach. The keeper should keep his head up to see what the forward is doing. If the forwards head is down looking at the ball ready to shoot then the keeper should stop and get into a balanced set position.
Decision to stop and set for save. If the keeper does not come out far enough then he will not cover enough of the goal and if he comes out too far he becomes vulnerable to a chip over his head.
Technique of stance, knees bent, feet shoulder width apart, head still and hands ready.
Saving technique, correct hand shapes. Scoop, Cup, 'W' and Hands Leading.
Second save

Shot Stopping

The Ready Position

The Head

Technique	Yes	No
Do you keep your head rock steady so that the eyes are on the ball at all times?
Do you take the ball in front of the eye-line so that it can always be seen?

The Feet

Technique	Yes	No
Do you get your legs shoulder-width apart?
Do you bend your knees?
Do you get your weight forward on the balls of your feet?

The Hands

Technique	Yes	No
Do you get your hands out in front of your body?
Are your arms apart?
Do you have your hands facing the ball?

Shot Stopping from the Floor

The Scoop

Technique	Yes	No
Do you get into the ready position?
Do you have your weight slightly forwards?
Do you bend your knees and lean into the ball?
Do you get your legs to less than the width of the ball?
Do you get the back of your hands on the floor?
Do you let the ball roll onto your hands?
Do you pull the ball up to your chest for protection?

K- Shape

Technique	Yes	No
Do you get into the ready position?
Do you have your weight slightly forwards?
Do you bend your strong knee at a 90 degree angle?
Do you place your other leg sideways on the ground to give the longest possible barrier?
Do you get your left knee close to your right foot?
Do you get the back of your hands on the floor?
Do you let the ball roll onto your hands?
Do you pull the ball up to your chest for protection?

Shoots into the Body

The Cup

Techniques	Yes	No
Do you get into the ready position?
Do you have your weight slightly forwards?
Do you move into the line of the ball?
Do you have your palms open (facing upwards) as the ball approaches?
Do your little fingers meet together?
Do you let the ball enter the waist and wrap your hands around the back of the ball?
Do you pull the ball up to your chest for protection?

Shots to the Upper Chest, Head and Above

‘W’ or Shock Absorber

Techniques	Yes	No
Do you get into the ready position?
Do you have your weight slightly forwards?
Do you move into the line of the ball?
Do you take the ball in front of the body using the forearms as shock absorbers?
Do you spread your fingers and thumbs to the side of and behind the ball to form a ‘W’ shape?
Do you bring the ball back into the chest after the save for safety?

Diving for the ball

Hands Leading

Techniques	Yes	No
Do you get into the ready position?
Do you have your weight slightly forwards?
Do you lead the dive with the leg nearest the ball when stepping into the save?
Do you dive sideways landing on your shoulder and side?
Do you aim to get your head behind the ball as much as possible (second barrier)?
Do you trap the ball with the leading hand behind the ball and the other hand on top of the ball?
Do you bring the ball back into the chest after the save for safety?

Turning/Creating Space as an Individual

The Coaching Licence. Shot Stopping

The Goalkeeping Licence

The Coaching Certificate

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