George Berneanou | Goalkeeper Training

Goalkeeper Training »
Equipment: Poles, mannequins, inflatable mannequins, small goals, cones, balls (for 4 goalkeepers)
Duration: 60 mins
Warmup
Game
Volleyball
2v2 in a 12x12 pitch
2 winning sets.
The service is a hand throw.
Must pass 3 times before the ball crosses the net to the opposite pitch.
Key Points: Similar footwork and ball handling as will be used in the drills to follow, peripheral vision, communication, drive to win.
Duration of exercise: 10’

Goalkeeper Training »
Main Drills
1. Dealing with a cross from the byeline and transition into attack with a rolling pass.
2. Dealing with a cross and transition, instant support to the player in possession and back pass, change direction of play.
3. Dealing with a cross followed by a long distance throw, positioning and dealing with a shot.
Key Points: Start Position, decision to exit of stay, decision to catch or deflect, Decision to pass and transition to attack, quality and precision of pass, positioning to support teammate in possession, visual contact and communication.
Duration: 10’

Goalkeeper Training »
Transition into attack after a cross:
1. A cross form the byeline and transition into attack with a rolling pass. Support the teammate in possession and back pass, change direction of play.
2. Choice of short or long pass depending on the picture of the game, after the change in direction of play and back pass.
Key points: Start position, Decision of pass and transition to attack, quality and precision of pass, positioning to support teammate in possession, visual contact and communication.
Duration: 10’

Goalkeeper Training »
Dealing with a cross and change Direction of play
1. Variable crosses. Immediate transition in case of catching
2. Increase disturbance by adding Defenders/ Attackers (1v1,2v2,1v2)
Key Points: Start Position, decision to exit or stay, decision to catch or deflect, Decision to pass and transition to attack, quality and precision of pass, communication with defense, push defensive line up after the pass
Duration: 10’

Goalkeeper Training »
Set Pieces (Corners)
1. Dealing with a corner kick from right/left. Create a realistic play based on the opponent analysis of the next fixture.
2. It is on the goalkeeper coach to work with the rest of the coaching staff to prepare for set piece defensive tactics.
Key Points:
The goalkeeper starts organizing the defenders the minute the ball is out for a corner. Attention to the choice execution foot, if a player is positioned in front of the goal. Decision to exit or stay, Catch or deflect, communication when the ball is deflected by defenders.
Duration: 10’

Goalkeeper Training »
Set Pieces (Wide fouls, fouls)
1. Dealing with a wide foul from right/left. Create a realistic play based on the opponent analysis of the next fixture.
2. It is on the goalkeeper coach to work with the rest of the coaching staff to prepare for set piece defensive tactics.
Key Points:
Organization of defenders in communication with the first player of the defensive lineup. Setup of wall in the line of the ball. Immediate positioning of the goalkeeper in the goal before execution. Decision to exit or stay, decision to catch or deflect, communication with defense for the next action.
Duration: 10’
