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U16 - Goalkeepers TECHNIQUE:
- Footwork / Set position / General handling techniques
- Shot stopping / catch or deflect / recovery saves
- All Dives: Collapse / Step and save / Power step and save
- Narrowing the angle
- Crosses - Served from all areas/angles unopposed & opposed
- Distribution
- Throws - Improved range / power / variation - all techniques
- Kicks - Goal kicks / Volleys / ½ Volleys. Dealing with the back pass under pressure – control & first touch with both feet, variation of pass.
TACTICS:
- Support - Angles / Distance
- Communication – working with the defensive unit - recognizing pressure on and of the ball
- Presence
- Making adjustments to stay in line with the ball (footwork)
- Organization in defending set plays - free kicks and corner kicks
PHYSICAL:
- Warm-ups and Cool-downs
- Stretching, flexibility, mobility and strengthening exercises
- Plyometric exercises
- Recovery exercises
- Agility exercises – low intensity / low repetitions
- Weight training – low weights/high reps
- Footwork all directions (all goalkeeping movements)
- Speed – 20-yards maximum
- Check height/weight and vertical leap 4 times per year
- Check body fat
MENTAL:
- Training and match preparation
- Lifestyles/discipline
- Living away from home
- Dealing with competition
- Physical confrontations
- Dealing with pressure – internal/external
- Dealing with both success and failure
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