SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE SCHEDULE Every session starts off with a variety of Footwork Drills.
"Keeper Footwork is very important. If the feet can’t get the hands to the ball then the hands can’t make the save"! - Jim Casey
SESSION 1:
Basic Footwork Drills Ready position
Catching all types of balls (Keepers learn proper technique to improve catching ability and avoid injury)
SESSION 2:
Forward Diving Low Diving and High Diving (Keepers learn the proper techniques to avoid injuries to save the ball)
SESSION 3:
Review Diving
Introduce Ball Gymnastics
Reaction Saves
Angle Play (Keepers learn how to cut down the angle)
Deflecting and Boxing
SESSION 4:
Breakaways Technique & Tactics on (Keepers learn how to become in rhythm with the shooter)
SESSION 5:
Dealing with Crosses
Through Balls and Directing the Defense (Techniques are taught so keepers control the 18-yard box)
SESSION 6:
Distribution
Setting the Wall & Defending Free Kicks and Penalty Kick
ADVANCED TRAINING
(Added to above sessions)
SESSION 7:
Extending the range
Extensive crossing session
SESSION 8
Pressure Training.
