Session of the month
This is one of the 1,000 training sessions from the Feeton curriculum. This month, there is a special training session for goalkeepers aged 13 and older. Each session within the curriculum has a specific goal.
The goal of this training session is to help goalkeepers improve their handling of crosses.
Each exercise is supported by an image, an animation, a detailed explanation, required materials, and the field organization. Beneath each exercise, various icons may appear, providing links to additional supporting text and media:
- Explanation of the field organization
- Explanation of the skills
- Coaching points
Each training session includes several icons as well, covering: field organization, learning objectives, and methodical steps.
Y-shape forward/ sideways -> 2 touches & backward
3
2-4
20x20
8
10
Organization:
Practice footwork and warm up.
Coordination.
- GK’s practice one by one.
- B plays/throws the ball to A, A plays/throws it back.
- Knee lift/dribbling forward over the cones.
- Two steps between the cones.
- After the last cone, step back with weight forward.
- The coach plays the second ball.
Hint: The coach can start to vary after, for example, four balls.
The goalkeepers can also practice different catching and/or kicking techniques.
T-shape forward/ sideways & backward
3
2-4
20x20
8
10
Organization
Practice footwork and coordination.
- B plays/throws the ball to A.
- A controls and/or returns the ball.
- Forward footwork over the cones.
- Start sideways footwork at the crossing.
- After the last cone, step back (backward).
- GC plays a second ball.
- Rotating.
Hint: Vary the incoming balls, switch after about 4 balls.
Stepping backward helps maintain good balance.
Catching & controlling a cross (short distance from the end line).
5
1-4
20x20
8
2
1
Organization:
- GK’s practice individually or with two keepers at a time.
- Start from the middle position.
- Handle a high ball or cross.
- Throw the caught ball back.
Hint: With 3 or 4 keepers, you can work on both sides to increase repetition and variation.
End line cross -> low -> ready position.
5
1-4
50x60
8
6
1
Organization:
- Goalkeepers practice one at a time.
- Position yourself in the goal.
- Judge and choose your position.
- Player taps the ball towards the end line and crosses.
- Cut of the angle and catch the cross.
- Roll the caught ball back.
Hint: Work alternately.
