📋 Session Plan · Goalkeeping

11v11 GK Integration Session

A 60-minute session for U13–U14 squads focused on GK integration with the outfield team. Distribution, command, and 1v1 technique.

Duration60 min AgeU13–U15 Players18 FocusGK distribution, command, 1v1

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⏱Session timeline

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15m

10m

20m

12 min

GK saves 15 shots from 12 yards at various positions. Outfield players run possession rondo simultaneously. GK distributes after each save.

15 min

Coach shoots, GK saves, distributes to a free defender within 3 seconds. Two defenders at different distances. Count successes.

10 min

Striker runs from halfway. GK sets angle. Striker calls option before striking. 6 reps each striker. GK practises communication: KEEPER or HOLD.

20 min

Full 11v11. GK earns a bonus point for the team on any distribution that leads to a counter-attack within 5 seconds. GK calls KEEPER on every aerial.

3 min

Two moments: one distribution decision that worked, one that didn't. Why?

GK-focused session needs the coach to spend as much time with the GK as with the outfield. Don't let GK work become passive.

GK staying silent — every save should produce a call. KEEPER, HOLD, AWAY. Always.