Techniques that will be Taught
Even to a casual observer it is apparent that most Goalkeepers’ technique is self-developed. There can be many reasons for this, but the key one is that field hockey coaches usually don’t have a clue as to how to develop their ‘Keepers. We look at many different aspects of Goalkeeper technique including:
- Both left and right low foot saves
- Correct lunge technique
- Aerial saves using the stick and glove on the right hand side.
- Movement in making the save with the left hand protector and the range this should cover.
- Correct leg movement when making an aerial save.
- Dropping to save a straight shot on a Penalty Corner.
- Movement pattern to facilitate rapid “off-ground” recovery.
- Kicking techniques including lunge, recovery and sliding.
- Rebound control with both low and aerial techniques.
- One on one strategies and techniques including the Long barrier and Sliding.
- Smothering techniques to save close range shots.
- Strategies and techniques to use when facing strokes.
- Decision making
An important aspect of developing technique is the feedback and feedforward that the Goalkeeper receives. In these sessions Keepers will be analysed in drills and given helpful feedback. If there are issues identified in their technique, they will receive feedforward to enable them to be able to identify the correct movement pattern when performing the skill.
- Feedback. (Identifying what is going wrong. Requires knowledge of fundamentals. Used as a tool to express to the Keeper what they are doing wrong.)
- Feedforward. (This requires you to give the Keeper information on what they need to do, or how they can make gains to perform the ideal movement.)
- Both left and right low foot saves
- Correct lunge technique
- Aerial saves using the stick and glove on the right hand side.
- Movement in making the save with the left hand protector and the range this should cover.
- Correct leg movement when making an aerial save.
- Dropping to save a straight shot on a Penalty Corner.
- Movement pattern to facilitate rapid “off-ground” recovery.
- Kicking techniques including lunge, recovery and sliding.
- Rebound control with both low and aerial techniques.
- One on one strategies and techniques including the Long barrier and Sliding.
- Smothering techniques to save close range shots.
- Strategies and techniques to use when facing strokes.
- Decision making
An important aspect of developing technique is the feedback and feedforward that the Goalkeeper receives. In these sessions Keepers will be analysed in drills and given helpful feedback. If there are issues identified in their technique, they will receive feedforward to enable them to be able to identify the correct movement pattern when performing the skill.
- Feedback. (Identifying what is going wrong. Requires knowledge of fundamentals. Used as a tool to express to the Keeper what they are doing wrong.)
- Feedforward. (This requires you to give the Keeper information on what they need to do, or how they can make gains to perform the ideal movement.)
PricesAll sessions are based on a one hour time slots designed to optimise technical development, and to enhance GK relevant exercises. These may vary according to how many sessions that are booked, and do not include travel time and cost. Here are some rough quotes to work off:
One Hour Session: $80 - 1 on 1 coaching session $90 - 2 on 1 coaching session ($45 per keeper) $105 - 3 on 1 coaching session ($35 per keeper) A suggested plan for young or developing Keepers is to work in groups of three. This maximises opportunities for observation of techniques, and to learn from feedback while another keeper is in goal. This is an affordable option and will strengthen programmes provided for Club and Associations. 1 on 1 coaching sessions are ideal for keepers already in a high performance programme and looking to push for higher honours. |
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