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three children play football, one kicks the ball, the other gets ready to save it.
SESSION

Goalkeeping session: guarding the goal

Peter Augustine, FA coach developer, delivers a goalkeeping practice for grassroots players aged 5-11.
Session

This session helps players to understand: 

  • basic goalkeeping techniques to protect the goal 
  • a goalkeeper’s attitude: blocking; diving; protecting 
  • distribution skills and how to build the attack 
  • the goalkeeper’s role as part of the team. 
Goalkeeping
Sessions
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0-3mins - Sep 2, 2019

Guarding the goal

Multiple goal games

If your players master this game – or find it too hard – try adding a progression. But remember, learning takes time. So don't alter your activity too quickly or too much.   
To help, try using the STEP framework (Youth Sports Trust, 2002). This is a great way to keep things fun, engaging and appropriate. 

If you use this session with your team, let us know how you get on by posting in the England Football Community.

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