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Purpose - To train the goalkeeper (GK) in receiving and distributing
a pass-back (drop) from a teammate.
Drill Setup - If a soccer field and goal are available, the GK
is on a touchline halfway between the goalline and halfway. A server with
several balls is at the center mark. The balls are served on the ground
to the GK who receives and distributes the ball into the open goal on the
goalline. After all balls are served, the balls are returned to the server
and the GK goes to the other touchline (to work on balls coming from the
opposite direction). If a goal is not available, cones 6 yards wide can
be setup 30-50 yards out and 40 to 50 yards apart to be used as distribution
targets.
Technical Coaching Points:
- the GK should be limited to two touches
- the GK should DEMAND the ball with "DROP" (or whatever
is the appropriate and consistent term your team uses for this type of
pass)
- the GK should go meet the ball, not wait for it
- the in-coming pass should be received across the body with the trail
foot; the first touch should take the ball well into space in the opposite
angle of the in-coming pass
- the second touch should be with the reception foot; that should put
the support foot between the ball and any pressuring opponent; that is,
if the ball is being distributed to the right side, the right foot should
be the passing foot
- be sure the GK "attacks" the ball on the reception; players
that don't have a lot of foot skills will tend to stick out the foot so
that the ball can hit it; often that is reason for a ball getting behind
and away from the receiver.
Progression:
- Vary serves so that other parts of the body must be used to receive
the ball
- One touch; still using the goal as a receiving area, position the
GK and the server so that the one touch distribution is close to the same
direction as the in-coming pass; changing direction on a one touch is a
difficult skill (and in a game situation it is too risky)
- Position GK in goal; add a teammate that will drop the ball from
different angles and distances; add a teammate that moves wide to receive
the distribution
- Add an opponent that pressures the drop passer then follows the drop
to pressures the GK
- Add another GK teammate to go wide to the opposite touch and a second
opponent that will mark one of the wide men; the GK must decide which teammate
is open (vision)
Technical Coaching Points on the Drop:
- The drop passer should follow the pass to the GK, providing some
'legal' obstruction; however, drop passers should be aware of a one touch
return back at them
- It is best for the drop to be too hard than too soft
- Drops to the GK should be targeted just outside the inside post;
drops across the goal mouth are too dangerous
- Drops with some angle to them, are easier to take wide
- In some situations, the passer can break off following the ball and
move out into space to receive a distribution; this should only be done
when it is clear the GK will have plenty of time to receive and distribute
Tactical Coaching Points:
- The GK must decide as to:
* when and how far to come out
* where to show for the drop (wide of the post, towards the 18?!)
* distribute with one touch or two
* the direction of the distribution
* instructions to the teammate on ball ("drop", "turn",
"take it wide", "away", etc.)
- The field players must be trained as well in the art of dropping
the ball to the GK:
* to improve their confidence level
* to learn the proper weight of the pass
* to establish a communication link with the GK
* to understand the proper action for diverse situations
Games:
- 3v3 or 4v4 with GKs; score a point by drops to GK who must one
touch to passer's teammate; GKs may be assigned a team or be neutral
- in normal scrimmage, any time a defender faces his/her own goal with
ball, the ball MUST be dropped to the GK
- in a shooting game, 3v3 with goals 25 yards apart, players MUST drop
to their GK when facing their own goal (i.e., no turning with the ball)
Comments:
Because of the extra dimension, GKs can their team as a field player,
it is very important that GKs participate in passing drills and work on
their receiving and passing skills. Of course dropping the ball to your
GK is not without its dangers; however the dangers are much greater when
your defenders have the ball facing their own goal without this option.
Thanks to: Gary Rue,KY HS and Select
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