GK TRAINING: Moving 360 to Get Set

Este artículo fue escrito por Sean Connors, Director Global de Goalkeeping de Rush Soccer.

In order to teach Goalkeepers how to move, they need to be put in realistic situations based on the game.  Too often GKs are asked to move to a specific spot, or go through a set of cones, and then make a predetermined save.

“Touch the post then get set centrally for a low save.”  

“Jump over the cone then dive to the right.” 

“Be ready, I’m going to throw the ball back post for a cross.”

This sort of training creates a false sense of success and does not transfer to performance on game day.  As mentioned previously the RUSH BLUE THREAD guides our Player Centered approach to development.  In soccer, as in life, most things are not back or white, and common sense can’t be replaced.  Exceptions aside, this will facilitate the goal of improving the technical ability of all Rush players and teach them how to utilize those skills in games. 

Utilization of skills IN GAME is essential to understand.  Using predetermined, or scripted training, will not give players the tools to be successful on game day. 

This drill is a basic shot stopping exercise forcing the Goalkeeper to react to the shooter’s passes, touches, etc to get set and make a save. This forces the Goalkeeper to “Read – Plan – Do” and adjust with each player action to get in the best position possible to make a save.  In this case the GK may have to make multiple movements (Right, left, forward, backward) based on what they see as the ball travels.

How can you create game-like situations for your Goalkeepers to learn from? 

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