Goalkeeper Training Techniques

All the practices that follow have been presented in a similar way.

The first half of each practice begins with the name of the picture and a brief description (Objectives). This is followed by an illustration and a written description of the practice (Organization), and notes about the most important teaching and learning factors that will occur (Teaching Points).

Next is a panel describing the abilities that are developed by the practice (Abilities Developed) and the Key Considerations (KC's Emphasized) that are highlighted and developed by the practice.

Next is Additional Information. This section will give a further insight into how the practice can be progressed, simplified or modified for younger players and other considerations.

Finally, there is a panel outlining the age considerations, the suitability of the particular practice to the age groups, as well as some brief comments about the applicability of the practice to that age (Age, Suitability and Comments).

The total practice section is split into three segments:

Specific Skills - practices or drills that highlight one particular skill (e.g., side diving).

Combined Skill - practices that are relatively uncomplicated but require decisions by the keeper as to the actions and skills to be employed.

Game Decision Situations - practices that bring it together with decision making, communication and the goalkeeping performance affected by tactical considerations for team play.

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