Skills Development

Handling – Footwork set in position with a variation of serves

Distribution – Playing out from the back from feet and hands, providing angles of support

Handling – Variation of handling practices concluding with penetrative distribution

Shot Stopping – Dealing with 1v1 encounter

Shot Stopping – Low, medium and high diving saves from central area

Distribution – Technique of longer distribution for feet and hands (counter attacks)

Shot Stopping – Speed of movement across the goal down the line of the ball for an angled strike

Handling – Technique of dealing with low balls in and around the body

Crossing – Basic technique and positioning (in relation to the ball) covering balls into front, middle and far areas

Goalkeeper Support – Using a variety of passes and throws to start play

Goalkeeper Support – Choosing the best distribution option

Goalkeeper Support – Using the ball quickly after making a save

Goalkeeper Defending – Dealing with through ball situations and learning how to deal with close range shots

Goalkeeper Defending – Attacking the ball and parrying away to safe areas in game situations

Goalkeeper Defending – Making recovery saves within the game

Goalkeeper Communications – Communication to defenders individually and as a unit

Goalkeeper Communications – Developing the ability to be clear and concise

Goalkeeper Communications – Set positions in relation to the ball

Goalkeeper Positioning – Where to be on the field in relation to the ball and who has possession

Goalkeeper positioning – Where to be in specific set play scenarios within the game and how to set up for those scenarios