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Replicates a rebound in a game scenario and having to close down a shot from close quarters. 1st shot comes directly at GK. Vary pace of shot to practice catching or parrying to safe areas. 2nd shot is to close down the angle of an incoming near shot. Move quickly to cover asap
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Angle hand/ wrist to allow a deflection to the area you want to ball parried to. Flat facing palms will deflect the ball straight back into danger area. Some high velocity shots will be too strong to direct, be sure to react for the rebound or pounce to retain the ball if so
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2nd shot: Ensure both angles of the goal are covered, never leaving too much space approaching. Cover the angles with the body always facing the ball. Remain big for as long as possible. Vary shots from out of hands, off the ground. Low shots need lower coverage
Coaches determine how and where players should play. They do this by taking physiological traits into context. A very generalised example is that small and nippy is a corner forward. Aggressive and tenacious is corner back. Big and able to field is mid etc...
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dont expect them to be as commanding as the much larger, much more dominant GK. Understand their presence will differ and that this understanding is relayed to the full backs in how high balls will be dealt with. This is not to say that
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they have any less ability, but that they should play to their own unique strengths. Smaller keepers will tend to stick to their line more than larger ones. Include match like exercises so full backs can work with both and understand how each kind of GK plays.
To help improve a body's movement create a gym plan designed to activate muscles required in a game in a similar fashion. Exercises such as Single Leg Squats, Lunges, Burpees, KB Swings, Push Ups and Pull Ups will help with Proprioception (body position/movement awareness)
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A typical gym plan is to work separate muscles on different days: chest, shoulders, legs abs, bi's and tri's is a bodybuilding lesson plan. It can lead to an increase in strength and hypertrophy but isnt GAA GK specific and may also cause poor flexibility/agility
Speed off the line, lateral movement, changing directions quickly and back tracking need to be explosive. Accelerate at full pace. Take 30-60secs of recovery. Complete 4 sets varying directions. Replicates the muscle activation a goalkeeper experiences in their area in a match
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Goalkeeper's without natural distribution technique need continuous training regimes to remove cognitive function and make the movement autonomous
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GK's that have difficulty flattening a kick and have to use a higher kicking tee may have some rigidity in their ankle. If they suffer from ankle stiffness kicking from a lower cone there is lack of mobility- strength training plantar/dorsiflexion will be required
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Improving plantarflexion through strength/mobility exercises will help straighten the foot when kicking to connect with the ball directly. After time strength can be tested on a lower cone or off the ground. Improving calf strength and flexibility will also be important.
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Tip for those with Time Constraints, The 5 minute rule: Practice kickouts 5 mins before each session warm up. 3 sessions per week = 15min 12 sessions per month = 1 hour of extra practice
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