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Football: 3 Point Serve

Very good interactive coaching drills.

Matt

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Set up 3 service points around the goal. Make sure one is central and two others either side
One GK working. Servers should take it in turns to volley the ball to the working GK.
GK saves/catches the ball and returns it to where the kick came from.
GK returns quickly to set position for the next shot.

COACHING POINTS

GK should be in line with the server when ball is kicked.
GK should have weight forward and on their toes when in the set position.
Make sure the GK does not collapse into a wide stance for higher balls.

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3 Point Serve Progression:

Set up 3 service points around the goal. Make sure one is central and two others either side
One GK working. Servers should take it in turns to drill the ball from the floor to the working GK.
GK saves/catches the ball and returns it to where the kick came from.
GK returns quickly to set position for the next shot.
Good for outfield players to work at striking the ball at the target too.

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