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Breakaway Training
by Chris Ducar, SoccerPlus Goalkeeper School,
www.goalkeeper.com
Breakaway Training
Three types to consider:
 | Winning the free (naked) ball |
| Smother the shot |
| Striker control/evaluate each touch |
Technical Elements/coaching points
| "Keeper" call |
| Stealing Ground |
| Stalking |
| Hands to the ball |
| Head behind hands |
| Approach to ball is hard and low |
| Save through the ball |
| Keep chest facing the field after save (as much as possible) |
| Quick reload (after danger has passed) for distribution |
Winning the free ball
Exercise
Two keepers, two balls Balls about 3-4 yards apart Keepers face each other with a ball
on left and right
One keeper is the leader and chooses a ball to attack. The other saves the free ball.
They reload and continue for X number of repetitions. This setup can be employed from the
knees and feet depending on how comfortable the keeper is with the technique. Once the
technique comes together, add the pressure of time ( 20-30 seconds) |
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The Smother
A smother occurs when the goalkeeper and the striker meet the ball at approximately the
same time. This is a very difficult save as a goalkeeper must put their body at the feet
of a player trying to kick the ball as hard as they can. We look to build a safe, solid
technique that will allow the keeper to be successful on a high percentage basis.
"Double Cobra" - Fingers together, hands bent at the wrist forming
"cobra". Bottom arm (forearm/pulse) makes contact behind and in the middle of
the ball. Upper arm makes contact on the upper half, pushing ball into the ground. Hands
go out and around the ball preventing the ball from popping out or being pulled away from
the keeper.
Exercise
Lying on side in a position with the hands to the ball in the "Double Cobra".
Hands are held off of the ball and must meet the ball at the same time that the partner is
striking the ball. Train X number of reps per side and switch positions. Exercise
Goalkeeper starts on post, shuffles to ball that is 4 yards away on the goal line. After
touching ball, keeper must attack stationary ball that is placed even with post, three
yards away. Coach times the attack and kicks ball as keeper arrives. Variation: keeper
forward rolls from post to center of goal, gets shape and attacks ball. |
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Striker is in control of ball
Keeper must evaluate the situation. Must put pressure on the forward by stealing ground
and stalking. Must be set for each touch of the ball
Match related
Two lines, One goalkeeper, three waiting off field by
the post. Others are at the top of the "D" with coach and a pile of balls. Coach
serves ground balls, which the attacking player follows, at various speeds and angles into
the box. Keeper must then come for the ball and win it breakaway style. Caution: Be sure
to instruct the players in the attacking role to always jump the goalkeeper. Progress to
the point where the ball served is not always to the goalkeepers advantage.
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Putting it all together
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