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Drill: Forming the K Barrier
Purpose
To improve the technique of a goalkeeper using the K barrier for low shots.
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Set Up
- Coach with a supply of balls
- GK 10 - 15 meters away
Structure
Coach passes the ball firmly along the floor, from a distance of 10 - 15 meters.
Coaching Tips
Adopt the basic shot stopping position
- Starting position - weight should be on the balls of the feet
- Feet should be shoulder-width apart
- Hands should be at waist height, outside the line of the body
- Palms of the hands open
- Head should be slightly forward and steady at all times
As ball travels
- Get in line with the ball
- Collapse leg to form K shape
- Knee doesn’t touch the floor
- No big gaps for ball to go through
- Hands behind the ball
- Scoop into chest
- Make safe, clutch to chest
Progressions
- Vary the pace and distance of the shot into the goalkeeper
- Change the angle of the service
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