Teaching elementary goalkeeping skills to children aged 10-18 requires a specialized approach that focuses on developing their technical abilities, tactical understanding, and mental resilience. Here’s how we structure our goalkeeping program:
- Basic Goalkeeping Techniques: We start by teaching the fundamental goalkeeping techniques such as catching, diving, positioning, and distribution. Through progressive drills and exercises, goalkeepers learn the proper mechanics and footwork required to make saves effectively.
- Shot-Stopping Drills: We incorporate a variety of shot-stopping drills to simulate game-like scenarios and help goalkeepers improve their reflexes, agility, and decision-making under pressure. These drills focus on different types of shots, including low drives, high balls, and
deflections. - Positioning and Angle Play: Goalkeepers learn the importance of positioning themselves correctly relative to the ball, the goal, and their defenders. They also develop an understanding of angles and how to cut down the shooter’s options by narrowing the angle effectively.
- Distribution Skills: In addition to shot-stopping, goalkeepers work on their distribution skills, including throwing, punting, and goal kicks. They learn how to distribute the ball quickly and accurately to start counterattacks or relieve pressure on their defense.
- Communication and Organization: Goalkeepers are often the leaders of the defense, so we emphasize the importance of effective communication and organization. They learn how to command their defense, provide clear instructions, and anticipate potential threats.
- Crosses and High Balls: Dealing with crosses and high balls is a crucial aspect of goalkeeping. We incorporate drills to help goalkeepers improve their timing, positioning, and technique when coming off their line to claim crosses or punch the ball clear.
- One-on-One Situations: Goalkeepers practice handling one-on-one situations where they have to close down the attacker and make a decisive save. These drills help build confidence and composure in facing attackers in high-pressure situations.
- Mental Toughness and Resilience: Goalkeeping can be mentally challenging, so we focus on developing mental toughness and resilience. Goalkeepers learn how to bounce back from mistakes, stay focused throughout the game, and maintain a positive mindset.
- Video Analysis and Feedback: We use video analysis to provide goalkeepers with feedback on their performance and identify areas for improvement. This visual feedback helps reinforce learning and allows goalkeepers to see their progress over time.
- Match Simulation: Finally, we incorporate match simulation drills and scrimmage games to put goalkeepers in realistic game situations where they can apply their skills and decision-making abilities under pressure.
By providing a comprehensive curriculum that addresses all aspects of goalkeeping, our program
prepares young goalkeepers aged 10-18 to excel on the field and reach their full potential between the
posts. Join us today and take your goalkeeping skills to the next level!
This course schedule for ….. sections and each 90 minutes . cost