Shadow Play (continued)
Players reacting to the Goalkeeper
This is a simple exercise but one which is important to all players in the team.
The practice starts with the ball being played back to the goalkeeper - probably by the coach, - this allows the goalkeeper to pick up the ball of he so wishes.
Once the ball is with the goalkeeper there are several options
1. Depending on the state of the game the goalkeeper may hold the ball till his defenders have moved forward and then simply punt the ball for distance towards (9) and (10) as the previous practice.
2. As (G) collects the ball (2) sprints wide to the right touchline and (G) throws out to him setting up a right wing move.
3. (G) collects and seeing (3) in space, he simply rolls the ball out in front of him to set up a left flank move. (!!) and (10) alter positions accordingly.
4. (G) collects and throws a long pass to (7) or (11) who are both just short of the half way line in wide positions.
WHICH EVER SELCTION IS MADE THE TEAM CONTINUES ON BUILDING UP TOWARDS A SHOT AT GOAL
THE COACH SHOULD INSIST ON SHARP REACTIONS FROM EVERY PLAYER ONCE THE BALL IS WITH THE GOALKEEPER.
THE GTEAM SHOULD BE SEEN TO BE MOVING AS ONE UNIT THROUGHOUT THE PRACTICE.
