Adam Platt

EUXTON GIRLS FC

GOALKEEPING COACH

Adam Platt

E.G.F.C

Adam Platt

EUXTON GIRLS FC

GOALKEEPING COACH

Adam Platt

E.G.F.C

Adam Platt

EUXTON GIRLS FC

GOALKEEPING COACH

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Divot Set your angle Choose your target or player before you run. RUN towards the ball DO NTO SLOW DOWN As you approach he ball point your toes. Make contact with the ball with your LACES with power.

REMEMBER:] DIVOT, PICK A TARGET(PLAYER), ANGLE , POINT TOES, HIT WITH POWER! DO NOT SLOW DOWN

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EUXTON GIRLS FC

GOALKEEPING COACH

What is the first thing you do?

What do you do as you approach the ball?

What do you NOT do as you get to the ball Circle the correct Answer? A) Hit The Ball B) Slow down C) Point your toes

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What's to do when a corner/ free kick is awarded against you. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Think where is your bets side to dive on. Tell your team mates where to go (your weaker side to dive on). Make sure they are not blocking your view. Make sure a player is on front post. Make sure all players are marked If the ball is travelling in the air from a corner SHOUT! KEEPERS! Jump or extend your hands for a catch or a punch. From a free kick Position the wall making sure its not blocking your view of the ball making sure they are covering one half of the net but make sure they are not in the net. Make sure a player is covering for you behind you in case you kiss the ball.

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Which Of The Below Players Should Be On The Back Post A) Captain B) Smallest Player C) Tallest Player

Who is in charge of ordering the box when a corner or free kick is awarded to the other team?: A) You B) Your Captain C) Their Captain D) Your Coach

What should you do if the ball is in the air from a corner?:

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Techniques:
Scoop: Collapse at the knee to make a k shape, open palms up to face the ball with the fingers spred, lead with the hands which bring bodyweight forward. Keep your head still and eyes focused on the ball. Bring shoulder forward over the hands. Your elbows need to be slightly flexed to cushion the ball. Strong palms strong wrists. WHEN BALLS ROLING ON THE FLOOR Parrying: Thumbs touching widen your fingers push the ball to your side whilst driving your arms to the side to make the ball go further. WHEN THERE SI TO MUCH POWER ON THE BALL OR YOU ARE UNABEL TO CATCH IT. Bowl Technique: When the ball is in the air follow the ball and let it drop into your arms have your arms like a bowl and once the ball is in your arms bring to your chest. WHEN THE BALL IS CHEST HEIGHT High Punch: when the ball is in the air jump towards the ball interlocking your fingers and punch the ball away. WHEN THERE IS A LOT OF PEOPLE GATHERED AROUND YOUR AREA OR TO RELEASE THE BALL TO YOUR PLAYER FASTER BUT ONLY DO THIS IF YOUR TEAM MATE IS NEAR High Catch: jump up to the ball with your fingers making a W technique. WHEN THERE IS ONLY A FEW PEOPLE IN THE BOX W Technique: Make a W shape with your hands by making your thumbs touch. Jump up to the ball and let you W shape hands touch the ball from behind the ball. REMEMBER SOFT WRIST STRONG PALMS. WHEN THE BALL IS HIGH IN THE AIR.OR UPIDE DOWN W WHEN ITS ON THE FLOOR AND YOU DO SCOOP TECHNIQUE Cup: Keep as still as you can once the ball has been struck. Make sure your chest is square and brought in line with your shoulders. Tuck elbows in . palms facing up ready to catch the ball. Once the balls is in your hands scoop it to your chest. WHEN THE BALL IS BELOW CHEST.

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EUXTON GIRLS FC

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When doing the W Technique which of the following do you need to do: A) Strong Palms & Strong Wrists B) Soft palms Strong Wrists C) None of the above

In the cup technique what do you need to do to your elbows?: A) tuck elbows in, with palms facing up B) Widen your elbows C) Tuck elbows in with palms facing in Whilst parrying the bal which direction do you parry?: A) Forward B) Side C) Behind

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EUXTON GIRLS FC

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1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

feet slightly apart The weight should be on the front half of the feet ensuring a balanced position The body weight needs to be slightly forward. The knee needs to be slightly flexed with the hips square to the ball. Keep the head still and keep the nose in front of the toes.

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Should you feet be together?: Yes/No

Where should your bodyweight be slightly?: A) B) C) Forward Backwards Sidewards

Where should your nose be in front of ?: A) B) C) toes Fingers knee

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Low Dive: Step into the line of the ball, bend your nearest leg to the ball, fall to the ground, bring your hands together in a W shape or if your unable to perform the W shape Technique parry the ball to the side (even if its just a finger tip to the ball). When the ball is travelling low and you cant do the SCOOP technique quick enough High Dive: Step into the line of the ball, flex your leg slightly (by doing this your bodyweight will be on the leading leg) jump into the line of the ball, hands apart like wearing a pair of handcuffs. Make sure you have a tight grip of the ball as you land on the floor. STRONG WRSIST BIG PALM. When the ball is high in the air

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When doing a high dive once you have the ball which of the following should your wrist and palm be?: A) B) C) Soft wrist big palm Small palms strong wrist Strong Wrist big Palm

When doing a low dive which technique is best to use?: A) B) C) Scoop Cup W Shape or Parry

What do you do if you cant perform a W shape to save the ball whist doing a high dive or low dive?: A) B) C) Parry Leave it Head it

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EUXTON GIRLS FC

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Most keepers even the professionals tend to panic on a 1v1 situation, also most managers and coaches always blame the keeper if a goal goes in on a 1-1 situation. But a keeper should never be on a 11 situation a defender should always support a keeper. So if your on a 1-1 don't panic just remember the steps below and remember it is not your fault if you follow theses steps it will help you.

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Do not stand in your net Approach the player flex your knees arms out make yourself big. Dive onto the ball using the w technique. STRONG WIRST SOFT PALMS MAKE SURE YOU DO NOT TAKE THE PLAYER DOWN OR FOUL HER AS IT MAY BE A PENALTY AND IN PROFESIONAL GAME COULD BE A STRAIGHT RED AS YOURE THE LAST PLAYER BUT THATS ONLY FOR PRO`S.

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EUXTON GIRLS FC

GOALKEEPING COACH

Should a keeper EVER be left alone and a 1-1 situation arises?: A) B) Yes No

Is it your fault if a 1-1 situation arises and you concede a goal ?: A) B) Yes No

Name all the things I said to do during a 1-1 situation I have done one of them for you ?: 1. 2. 3. Do not stand in your net

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Goal Kicks
What do you NOT do as you get to the ball? Circle the correct Answer A) Hit The Ball B) Slow down C) Point your toes

Organising/ communication during a corner/ free kick

Who is in charge of ordering the box when a corner or free kick is awarded to the other team?: A) You B) Your Captain C) Their Captain D) Your Coach

Low Dive
When doing a low dive which technique is best to use?: A) B) C) Scoop Cup W Shape or Parry

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GOALKEEPING COACH

Please write what you would do in a match if you are in a 1-1 situation without a defender around?: _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ What would you do if your team mates has kicked the ball back to you?: A) B) C) D) Pick it up using scoop technique Pick it up using low dive Pick it up using cup technique Kick it as it is a back pass and it will be a free kick to the other team in my box.

Who is in charge of the box when a corner ahs been given to the other team?: A) B) C) Other Keeper You Your Captain

What Would You Do If A Player Is Unmarked ?: _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________

PLEASE FIND ON NEXT PAGES FA TIPS FOR GOALY`S PLEASE PRINT THE TETS OFF AND BRING TO TRAINING OR WRITE THE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERES ON A SOME PAPER.

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EUXTON GIRLS FC

GOALKEEPING COACH

Adam Platt

E.G.F.C

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EUXTON GIRLS FC

GOALKEEPING COACH

Adam Platt

E.G.F.C