By Mike Smith The ability to naturally read the game may be one of those “things you just can’t coach”, but when it comes to playing the second ball, I have found it is a very easily learned and valuable skill. This session works on recognizing how and when to come under control and play the
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By Mike Smith One of the simple constants I have found with teams who “know” each other well is how the runs and the passes always seem to match. Sometimes this takes years to develop, especially in congested areas like a tight midfield or a packed box. One of the tools I have found which helps
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By Mike Smith When attacking from crosses, I always want a near post and a far post run. However, IF the crossing player can get to the end line and engage the keeper themselves, the near post runner needs to drop off and open space. I am not a big fan of low percentage near post
Continue readingWelcome to the Goalkeeping Newsletter. Today’s activity works on near post shots and reading a situation.
Start with a server with balls12 yards out from the 6 extended. Another player is near the 12 yard spot and a keeper is at the far post.
The server says “go” and the keeper quickly works his