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Goalkeeper distribution

Goalkeeper distribution — Adult

GK as first attacker: roll, throw, or play short. Timed phases for a 75-minute Adult session.

Adult Game-related Advanced 65 mins 10–16 players Game tempo Build-up Possession
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Practice timer

65:00

Pitch layout
Players Ball Pass / movement Cones / markers

How to use this session

  1. Set the learning intention before players arrive.
  2. Copy the pitch picture as closely as numbers allow.
  3. Protect ball-rolling time; intervene in natural stoppages.
  4. Use STEP live if challenge or success tips too far.

Session flow

Arrival · 8 mins

Arrival linked to Goalkeeper distribution

8:00

Ball-each or light rondo that previews goalkeeper distribution. Raise intensity gradually.

Organisation: Arrival grids as players arrive; continuous ball supply.

Coaching points
  • On toes, scan early.
  • Quality first touch under light pressure.
  • Compete with a smile.
Progressions
  • Add a second ball or time pressure.
Regressions
  • Bigger space, fewer touch limits.
Whole game · 18 mins

Conditioned game — Goalkeeper distribution

18:00

Directional game with a clear condition that makes goalkeeper distribution the easiest path to success.

Organisation: Pitch size matched to age; bibs and multi-ball restart.

Coaching points
  • Recognise when goalkeeper distribution is on.
  • In possession: create and use space.
  • Out of possession: organise early, stay compact.
Progressions
  • Tighten space or add a scoring bonus for the theme.
Regressions
  • Add a neutral pivot / bounce player.
Part practice · 18 mins

Part practice — Goalkeeper distribution

18:00

Isolated repetition of the key action for goalkeeper distribution, then rebuild toward the game picture.

Organisation: Lanes or grids; 1–2 coaches / helpers feeding balls.

Coaching points
  • Detail the technique before adding speed.
  • Disguise intentions where possible.
  • Recover shape after each action.
Progressions
  • Live defender / timed finishing.
Regressions
  • Unopposed patterns first.
Game · 16 mins

Transfer game — Goalkeeper distribution

16:00

Open or lightly conditioned game. Freeze only to reinforce one coaching point from the theme.

Organisation: Age-appropriate pitch; keep balls ready.

Coaching points
  • Can we transfer tonight’s theme without the condition?
  • Communicate the next action early.
Progressions
  • Remove all conditions.
Regressions
  • Reintroduce the theme condition for 3 minutes.
Plenary · 5 mins

Plenary review

5:00

Players answer: What was the theme? When was it hardest? What will you try next match?

Organisation: Team huddle.

Coaching points
  • Player voice first.
  • Link to upcoming fixture if relevant.

Related drills

Drill 355

1 5 6 4 3 2 11 10 9 8 7 1 Game – 7v7 (or as close as possible) Rules – 1) Play out from the back 2) when a team wins the ball they have 10 seconds to get the ball into the final third, if the ball doesn't go into final third within 10 seconds they pass the ball to the goalkeeper on the other team

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Drill 33

1 Game – Score a goal All players: 1 player in goal and another player complete the course – Run through cones Around the blue cone Dribble around the 2 red lines Score a goal After player has scored their goal they will become the goalkeeper and another player will complete the course. 10 minutes

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Drill 238

Game – 5v5 (v5) Rules: 1 team defending, 1 team defending, 1 team outside on IP team side 6 passes before shooting, which increases by one everytime you score Must use outside players for atleast 1 pass in buildup. When defensive team win ball they become the attacking team

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Duplicate from left and right if numbers allow.

1 2 3 4 5 Shooting Build Up: P1 plays 1-2 with P2 then passes to P3 who “drops” the ball back to P2 to put it wide. P1 makes the run to get the cross in P2 & P3 both get in box crossing their run. - Aim for corner, concentrate on technique, Is there a rebound? Follow on Next 3 players straight in to go after the ball has went wide Do different job each time Coaching Points: Technique Use voice to get attention Duplicate from left and right if numbers allow.

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