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Reading FC Academy Open Trials Official Application Process

Potential players are occasionally invited in for a trial period of up to eight weeks with Reading FC Academy.

Here is the official route to get a trial with Reading FC

If you would like a player to be watched by Reading Football Club then please send in as much information about their playing career, including a fixture list for the club they currently play for, to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Our recruitment department may then decide to send a scout to watch the player.

As well as contacting the Recruitment Team with full details of a youngster's playing history, it is also possible for talented children to be spotted through our Football in the Community scheme.

MK Dons Academy Football Trials Application process

If you want to apply for trials at MK Dons this is the official route to apply.

please e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Details to include in your email;

1. Your full name

2. Your full address including postcode

3. Your contact telephone number

4. Your age

5. Your date of birth

6. School(s) attended

7. The position you prefer to play

8. Your footballing CV or background

9. The current team you play for

10. The fixtures of your current team

11. Any other relevant information, for example, previous experience playing at a Professional Football Club’s Academy

12. Confirmation that you hold a British or EU passport

Please make sure you include your fixtures, including dates, kick-off times and venues, if known.

Please note: The Academy is restricted by time/distance within the Foundation Phase (U7-11) and Youth Development Phase (U12-16). Within the Foundation Phase, travelling is limited by 1 hour and in the Youth Development Phase, travelling is limited by 1 hour 30mins.

An e-mail confirming receipt will be sent to individuals applying for a trial.

This information will then be passed onto one of our scouts, who will report to the Head of Recruitment and Head of Academy Coaching with his recommendation. 

Trial enquiries should be sent to the Academies Head of Recruitment, Daz Waring:

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Players must enclose their football CV

Kings Lynn Town FC

For general Trials with Kings Lynn Town FC please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. enclosing a CV Thank you

Crawley Town FC

Are you currently in Year 11 or 12? Interested in a career in football? Email

to apply for our trials this Easter: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Players must pre-register

Birmingham City Official Player Recruitment Process

The player recruitment department is tasked with the monitoring, selection and transition of players operating outside of our Academy environment. The recruitment team will work collectively with our coaches to the identification of players within the three phases of the player pathway.

The priority of the department is to recruit, develop and produce players able to reach the Academy’s core purpose. This process is player centered, focusing on the identification of players able to excel in one or more of the four corners associated to player development and, where possible predominantly recruit from a catchment area within an hour of Birmingham. The strategy will be collaborative in nature, planned and aligned to the profiles through each of the development phases where appropriate.

PRE-ACADEMY

The Pre-Academy is a development programme designed to identify, assess and nurture local talented individuals between 6 - 8 years of age. The primary aim is to develop technically gifted individuals for our U9’s squads who become accustomed to the club’s culture and playing philosophy through weekly training sessions and games, allowing for an easy transition into the Academy way of life. The major emphasis of the programme is technical development. With the use of the clubs training facilities, and a structured coaching syllabus and games programme, our UEFA qualified Academy staff seek to increase player to ball contact time in a fun, inclusive and professional environment.

COMMUNITY TRUST

The Club has a very large Community Trust scheme operating a number of local coaching programmes. The Community Trust run a shadow squad programme for U12-U14 players participating on a weekly basis in a number of local grass root leagues. There is also a full time programme for the U17-U19’s.

Players from within the Community Trust programme can be directly recommended by a member of staff for a trial period. In addition to this, each Community Trust coach working within the shadow squad and on the U17-19 programme acts as a spotter, recommending opposition players they have seen in the fixtures that their respective teams have participated in.

SCHOOLS FOOTBALL PROGRAMME

Within the West Midlands area there is a thriving schools football programme. Through community links, it has been identified that there are some young players who only participate in schools’ football and may not be observed participating in local grass root fixtures. There are a number of reasons for this, the most common being a recent move to the area or little/no parental support.

The Academy continually supports West Midland District Schools at both primary and secondary level allowing the use of the training facilities for prestigious games in their calendar. School staff are also invited to Academy CPD events in order to aid their development as coaches. This relationship means there is the opportunity for talented players who are identified by school staff to be recommended directly to the Recruitment Manager/Officer. This may lead to an observation, and if suitable, an invitation to the Academy trial process.

TRIAL APPLICATION

The Academy is always on the lookout for local talented young players. Should you or someone you know, wish to be considered for a trial please follow the procedure set forth below. Players between 9 and 18 years old are asked to send their playing CV and cover letter to the Academy Recruitment Manager and Officer.

Please make sure to include the following:

Player Name
Player Date of Birth
Approx Height and Weight
Contact Address and Telephone Number
Current Club**
Previous Clubs
Details of Previous Trials
School Name
Player Position
Any Representative Honours
** Please include a fixture list of your current team making sure to include location and kick off time.

Upon receipt of your contact the recruitment department will make a decision as to whether a scout will attend your games.

Head of Player Recruitment at Birmingham City Simon Jones This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

ASSISTANT ACADEMY MANAGER & HEAD OF COACHING  Stuart English  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Cambridge United Academy Trials Official Process 

Cambridge United Football Club are constantly looking for talented young players to join our performance pathway.

If you are looking for a trial in the Academy please send your football CV to Jordan Collins Head of Academy Recruitment by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Your Genuine & Official Application for Trials at Port Vale Academy... 

-Please note that in accordance with FA Premier League rules trials can only be offered to players in the Under 9 to Under 11 age group if the player lives within one hour's traveling time of Port Vale Academy.

-Trials can only be offered to players in the Under 12 to 16 age group if the player lives within one-and-a-half hours traveling time of Port Vale Academy.

Players are asked to send a covering letter highlighting your footballing experiences to the Academy by e-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. players over 16 can apply and also for the Education Scholarship programme

Name:
Age:
School Year:
D.O.B
Address / Contact Number:
Height:
Weight:
Position:
Attributes:
Playing History:
Next 3 fixtures / Venue / Kick off time:

Due to the amount of trial inquiries we receive, please fill out with as much detail as possible, any videos or clips of you playing will help the recruitment process.

On receipt of your email, the recruitment staff will make a decision as to whether a scout will watch your games.

If the recruitment staff feels that the player has shown potential to play at Academy level, an approach will be made to the manager of your club as well as your parents and you will be invited in for a trial with Port Vale Football Club either through our Development Centre’s or into your Academy age group.

St Albans City FC Football trials opportunity
Clarence Park
St Albans
AL1 4PL

Players aged 16 to 18 Only please send CV to emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

This information is only visible to Full Members.

Josh at Halesowen Town Academy has informed us of the following trials

Halesowen Town FC Academy Football Trial Dates Announced

These trials are held in the West Midlands of England

for Male footballers Ages 16/18

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 Morecambe FC Academy will be hosting player trials

The open trials are for Under 7 to Under 14 age groups (Year 2 to Year 9) and will take place at the Academy training venue, Lancaster & Morecambe College, Morecambe Road, Lancaster LA1 2TY.

Advance booking is essential. We will not be able to accommodate players on the day who have not booked a place.

For more information, please contact Tom Bryan, Academy Head of Recruitment:

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To apply for this trial with Watford FC Academy please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

Mansfield Town Football Club are on the lookout for talented young footballers to become part of our September performance group intake.

Havant & Waterlooville FC Academy Open Trials 

PRO FOOTBALL ACADEMIES UK

North London Academy Trials 16 to 19 year olds

New River Sports Centre White Hart Lane London N22 5QW DM us or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

ROMFORD FC ESSEX WOMENS FIRST TEAM

Announcement so EXCITING to launch our very first women's 1st team 

this is a massive step we have wanted to take in ladies football and we are ready If you are interested in trials with our first team or our newly launching academy get in touch 07546334073

Stockport County FC Football Trials

Trials are available for start in September so you can Apply for this trial for Stockport County Here copy and paste in your search bar. http://stockportcountyacademy.co.uk/trials/ 

 RUGBY TOWN FC TRIAL  - YR 11/12 FULL TIME FOOTBALL BTEC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME

contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. EXPERIENCE UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES as a Valley scholar

Brentford FC Football Academy Trial Dates

Brentford FC Community Sports Trust has announced that the next trials for its Football Development Centre (FDC) will take place  at Uxbridge High School. The FDC offers talented young players the opportunity to receive elite coaching– enhancing their skills in a player-centred environment.

What does the Football Development Centre involve?

With elite football coaching spanning more than 18 years, players will attend weekly training sessions at venues in Southall, Twickenham and Uxbridge. Goalkeepers are catered for with specialist coaching staff. The FDC includes term-time training in the evening and a structured development match programme against other football sports trusts such as Coventry City, Ipswich Town, MK Dons, Oxford United, Wycombe Wanderers and many more.

Plus, there are established Performance Squads as a level up from the current FDC programme. This initiative provides capable players with the opportunity to play against more skilled teams.

What is the benefit of joining the Football Development Centre?

Parents have highlighted the positive impact our FDC has had on their children.

Damian Christian, whose son attends our FDC, said: “We would like to thank the Brentford FC Football Development Centre and all the coaching staff for helping with Frankie’s footballing progress. He has thoroughly enjoyed the training after joining aged seven, the coaches and methods used by the development centre has had an incredibly strong and positive effect on him as a person and player.”

Simon Cairnes agrees: “When the boys play against other opposition, their superior skills, positioning and tactical knowledge really shines through and shows just how well they are coached.”

What is the criteria for the trials?

The trials are available to:

• boys in school years 1 to 11
• boys who live in Hounslow, Ealing, Richmond, Hillingdon and Spelthorne.

Excitingly, the Football Development Centre will run sessions from Gunnersbury Park’s new sports hub from September. The new £13.8 million sports hub will provide top-class facilities – including two outdoor floodlit artificial grass pitches.

How do I sign up?

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Maidenhead Academy football trials

Our Maidenhead United Football Club Academy trials are taking place at the College 

This is for players aged 16 to 19

To register your interest or find out more please email the team at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 ROMULUS FC FOOTBALL TRIALS

With an excellent reputation in both education and sports achievements, Romulus Academy are

holding trials for 16-18 year olds at Castle Vale Stadium, B35 7NH. Contact Richard on 07956187016 for details. 

 Academy of Sport – Trial dates and Open Days AGE 16 TO 18

Come along to one of our trial sessions, meet the coaching team and show us your sporting skills.

FOOTBALL ACADEMY KETTERING CAMPUS
To register your interest in our Football or Rugby Academy or to book a place at a trial session, please contact our team at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 01536 413123. 

Official Benfica Trial Opportunities Here

Dunstable Town FC U18 PLAYERS FOR CURRENT AND NEXT SEASON

Dunstable Town are planning for next season, looking to add ambitious talent 

If your interested please contact Wayne upton This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Tyler dunnell This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Hounslow Football Academy trial

AC United Youth Academy football trials

We will be holding trials for the following age groups for next season

:U8s-U16s

If you are interested please email us - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

QUEENS PARK RANGERS FC FOOTBALL TRIAL DATES

QUEENS PARK RANGERS FC TRIAL DATES

Here is the full selection of Football Trial dates being offered by this Club. Abilities, Ages, Levels. 

Here is the very latest information we have regarding trials

Although dates may have past we advise you the contact details as the way to apply for trials or for them to send them to you.

We update all trials daily so visit here regularly and check your emails for update also.

Please do not be alarmed if dates have passed these are just the open trials, you can follow the procedures in this page and just use the contact information in this page.

Even if they do not meet your age, use this as the direct way to contact them and they can advise you further.

Contact Academy Director

QPR ACADEMY TRIALS 2018

Football players can try out for a chance to train with coaches from QPR’s Community Trust, do work experience at the club, learn from experts such as the club’s physiotherapist and compete in national leagues.

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QUEENS PARK RANGERS FC CONTACT ADDRESS

Contact details relating to contacting this Club

We have a large scouting network with scouts watching

games and tournaments. 

This is our main source of recruiting young and talented players.

Should you wish to be considered for a trial, the following

procedure will apply:

Players are asked to send their CV and a covering letter to the

Academy, including the following details:

- Your name
- Your age and date of birth
- Your contact address and telephone number
- The current club you play for
- The school you attend
- The position you play
- A list of forthcoming fixtures upto 6 months that you will be playing in

Do Not make contact via social media with the club.

Do Not send DVD's or Videos at this moment.

Do Not telephone the Club.

On receipt of your letter, the Academy Director & recruitment

staff will make a decision as to whether a scout will watch

your games.

If the scout feels that the player has shown potential to play

at Academy level, an approach will be made to the manager

of your club as well as your parents and you will be invited in

for a trial at this Club.

Initially the player maybe invitied to a one off training

session or the trial can last for a maximum of six weeks during

which time the player will train and play with the current

registered players in your age group.

During your trial period you will be monitored by your age

group coach, the assistant Academy manager, Academy

manager and recruitment staff. 

A decision will then be made whether to sign you as a

player or release you from your trial and monitor you at

your local club.

Please note that in accordance with FA rules, trials can only

be offered to players who live within one hour's travelling

time from this Academy. This relates to all players Under 12.

Trials can only be offered to players in the Under-13 to

Under-16 age group if the player lives within one-and-a-half

hours travelling time from the Academy.

No travel distance limits to players aged 16 and over.

Please only send your Covering Letter & CV using the

>> CLUBS CONTACT ADDRESS LIST HERE

or Via Direct Contact Address Link on this page

C/O The Academy Recruitment.

Letters are preferred if address is available rather than emails.

All correspondence received is normally acknowledged within 14 days.

Also >> SUBMIT YOUR CV TO US HERE

As with all applications, no player has automatic right to be

accepted for a trial. If you are unsuccessfull at this time,

consider re-applying in 6 months,

also consider sending your CV to a lower league club.

Thank you

Academy Football Director

FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP LEAGUE STANDARD TRIALS

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Select which League you want Football Trials for.

FOOTBALL TRIALS BY COUNTY. 

Find trials by searching your local County including a Number of Countries.

FOOTBALL TRIALS BY PLAYING ABILITY.

A list of clubs offering trials, enabling you to find the trial that meets

your playing ability.

FOOTBALL TRIALS BY DATES.

Your selection of Football trials for a variety of clubs by date order.

FOOTBALL TRIALS BY AGE GROUP.

You can choose all football trials by age groups. Select the age group

relating to your age playing requirments.

PLAYERS REGISTERED. All registered players with Tony's Soccer School, who are seeking or attended

or playing at the same level, Ability and Location as this Club.

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Queens Park Rangers Football Academy is developed

in order to invest in upcoming footballing talent and provide the

network, coaching, health and lifestyle advice that each player

needs to make a successful career in football. If you are looking

for a career in football, and live in the Queens Park Rangers

catchment, then your best chance will be to join Queens Park

Rangers Academy.

About Queens Park Rangers Academy

Queens Park Rangers Academy offer an advanced football

development and education programme supported by expert a

nd dedicated staff. Queens Park Rangers Academy is located at:

Queens Park Rangers FC Training Ground, Imperial College Sports

Ground, Sipson Lane, Harlington, Middlesex, UB3 5AQ

Queens Park Rangers Academy use advanced technology and

coaching methods to develop their players. They are actively

looking for upcoming talent to join their academy, and are very

selective about who gets in, as competition is tough.

With the changes that have taken place in the football academy

system. Academy Category two clubs are now free (U12+) to

recruit from all over the nation.

Previously, Category two clubs could only recruit talent within a

90 minute travelling time to the academy, but the FA have

reconsidered this following thinking that the best talent should

only fairly be allowed to play in the best academies even if they

do not live nearby. This gives the very best talent the very

best chances of success, thus growing our home grown talent

for the international stage.

This has seen a rise in host families being recruited at Queens

Park Rangers Academy, to help house young promising talent in

safe family environments.

Upcoming Fixtures at Queens Park Rangers Academy

Queens Park Rangers Academy has a whole programme of

upcoming activities, fixtures and events. Check the times of

each match or look up the match venue for any of the

Queens Park Rangers Academy age group.

How to get a trial at Queens Park Rangers Academy

You must be selected to have a trial at Queens Park Rangers

Academy, so it is important that players are spotted in the right

places at the right times. For some players, they prefer a direct

approach sending in links to videos of themselves playing football,

but it is worth bearing in mind that clubs receive thousands of these

videos each week and simply don’t have time to watch them all

and go about their daily business, so the most effective way of

getting scouted for a trial at Queens Park Rangers Academy

is to join a Queens Park Rangers Soccer School. Scouts regularly

select young players from soccer school sessions and invite them

to trial at the development centres for Reading FC, and anyone

can play in their soccer schools so it offers an open door for all to

get spotted.

It is also particularly good planning to take your child to soccer

schools as soon as they are old enough, as their competition

will be doing the same, so it enables them to develop their talents in

line with the same level as their peers.

How to get scouted by a Queens Park Rangers Academy scout

Queens Park Rangers Academy scouts offer players the chance

to trial. Many players are lucky enough to find themselves in the right

places when scouts are watching games, but Queens Park Rangers

are also very aware that good talent can slip through the net, so do

offer players the chances to directly contact them with the below details.

Understandably they are unable to respond to everybody due to the

volume of applications, but this does serve as an effective way to

alert scouts about talent looking to take their football to the next

level and secure a trial for Queens Park Rangers Academy.

Syllabus at Queens Park Rangers Academy

The training programme at Queens Park Rangers Academy is

broken into technical and tactical training, with a special module

for Goalkeepers. The below demonstrates:

The professional development phase at the Queens

Park Rangers Academy

The youth development phase at the Queens Park Rangers Academy

The foundation phase at the Queens Park Rangers Academy

The youth / professional development phase at the

Queens Park Rangers Academy

The foundation development goalkeeper phase at the

Queens Park Rangers Academy

Professional Development Phase at Queens Park

Rangers Academy

Outfield Players – Technical

Passing – Playing forwards through tight passing channels

Receiving the ball – Receiving the ball in the air to pass in the

least number of touches

Passing – Generic passing practises to move the ball on two touches

Running / Dribbling with the ball – Developing the 1st touch to

break through a variation of receiving surfaces

Running / Dribbling with the ball – Variations in the dribble to

advance in 1 v 1’s

Shooting – Shifting the ball to get shots off under pressure

Passing – Keeping the ball moving for a long period of time

Manipulating the ball – Shifting the ball across the body with a

variation of surfaces

Turning – Turning away from pressure and protecting

possession of the ball

Outfield Players – Tactical

Possession (Playing out from the back) – Midfield rotation to

receive high and low open up passing channels

Possession (Retaining the ball to penetrate) – Working in front or

behind opponents to retain the ball looking to play forwards

Possession (Game management) – Playing with and against an

overload (the extra man)

Attacking (Counter attacking) – Breaking from the defending third

Attacking (Centrally) – Playing between lines and breaking lines

with and without the ball

Attacking (Wide areas) – 1 v 1’s, 2 v 2’s to create goalkeeping

opportunities

Defending (Individual) – Approach to the ball dependent on the

opposition and area of the pitch

Defending (Groups & Units) – Defending later and deeper

Defending (Making play predictable, Regains and Possession Decision) –

Pressure as the team/group hunting the ball for quick regain

Goalkeepers

Goalkeeper support – Variety of passes and support for

players in possession

Goalkeeper support – Awareness of best option looking to

penetrate with distribution

Goalkeeper support – How the goalkeeper can affect the

state of the game

Goalkeeper defending – How to deal with 1 v 1 situations in

game situations

Goalkeeper defending – Early shots always being set in and

around the box

Goalkeeper defending – Positioning and decision making in

dealing with the cross

Goalkeeper communications – Organisation and support to

the defender

Goalkeeper communications – Communications to players

away from the ball

Goalkeeper communications – Developing the goalkeeper

to compact

Foundation Phase at Queens Park Rangers Academy

Outfield Players – Technical

Protecting the Ball – Setting the scene for receiving on the safe side –

guidelines for success

Passing – Short, quick and high tempo passing in small groups

Receiving the Ball- Developing the set as part of link play to move the

ball forwards

Turning – Developing turns under passive pressure to include disguise

Shooting – Longer distance shooting relevant to the age of the group

Running / Dribbling With the Ball – Long and thin practices to

practice breaking into space from a dribble or receiving the ball

Shooting – One touch finishing around the goal on angles with

pressure approaching

Passing – Passing within larger areas focusing on techniques

to a longer pass (floor / aerially)

Manipulating the Ball – Quick foot movements to manipulate a

small skills ball

Outfield Players – Tactical

Possession (Individual) – Developing players to receive the ball

and maintain possession on their safe side

Possession (Group Play) – Develop players to receive and play away

from pressure in small groups

Possession (Directional) – Possession / wave practises maintaining the

speed of the ball from start to finish

Attacking (Individual) – Changes of direction and speed to beat opponents

Attacking (Groups) – Small group attacking practices (4v4, 5v5).

Movement/combinations to create and exploit space

Attacking (with/against overloads) – Small sided games working

on creating and exploiting space on the transition

Defending (Pressure the Ball) – Basic principles to approaching a

player in possession

Defending (Small Groups) – Possession based practices focusing

the change of roles based on the movement of the ball

Defending (Regaining to Play) – Regaining the ball and countering

to a scoring conclusion

Goalkeepers

Goalkeeper support – Passes and throws to start play

Goalkeeper support – Choosing the best distribution option

Goalkeeper support – Using the ball quickly after making a save

Goalkeeper defending – Throw ball situations and close range shots

Goalkeeper defending – Attacking the ball and parrying away to safe areas

Goalkeeper defending – Making recovery saves within the game

Goalkeeper communications – To defenders individually and as part of a unit

Goalkeeper communications – Developing the ability to be clear and concise

Goalkeeper communications – Start positions in relation to the ball

Goalkeeper Youth / Professional Phase at

Queens Park Rangers Academy

Goalkeepers – Technical

Distribution – Out of the back to the best option and supporting the play

Crossing – Dealing with deep crosses into the 18 yard box and

transition to distribute

Shot Stopping – Into line and down the line of the ball for angled strike

Handling – Dealing with low balls around the set position inclusive

of the 1v1 encounter

Shot Stopping – Dealing with low, medium and high dives from a

central and angled strike

Crossing – Dealing with crosses centrally and to front post areas

Shot Stopping – Dealing with close reaction shots, double and triple saves

Distribution – Technique of starting counter attacks, choice of delivery

Crosses – Dealing with crosses centrally and to the back post area

Goalkeepers – Tactical

Goalkeeper support – Start play using a variety of passes and

providing angles for support for players in possession

Goalkeeper support – Awareness of best option looking to penetrate

with distribution

Goalkeeper support – Managing the game and understanding how

the goalkeeper can affect the state of the game

Goalkeeper defending – Dealing with 1v1 game situations

Goalkeeper defending – Dealing with early shots always being set

in and around the box

Goalkeeper defending – Positioning in relation to the ball, decision

making on dealing with the cross

Goalkeeper communications – Organisation and support to the

defender (clear and concise information)

Goalkeeper communications – Communications to players away from the ball

Goalkeeper communications – Developing the goalkeeper to

compact play through the line taken by the defending players

Goalkeeper Foundation Phase at Queens

Park Rangers Academy

Goalkeepers – Technical

Handling – Footwork set in position with a variation of serves

Distribution – Playing out from the back from feet and hands,

providing angels of support

Handling – Variation of handling practices concluding with

penetrative distribution

Shot Stopping – Dealing with 1v1 encounter

Shot Stopping – Low, medium and high diving sales from central

Distribution – Technique of longer distribution for feet and hands

(classic counter attacks)

Shot Stopping – Speed of movement across the goal in the line

down the line of the ball for an angled strike

Handling – Technique of dealing with low balls in and around the body

Crossing – Basic technique and positioning (in relation to the ball)

covering balls into front middle far areas

Goalkeepers – Tactical

Goalkeeper support – Using a variety of passes and throws to start play

Goalkeeper support – Choosing the best distribution option

Goalkeeper support – Using the ball quickly after making a save

Goalkeeper defending – Dealing with through ball situations and

learning how to deal with cross range shots

Goalkeeper defending – Attacking the ball and parrying away

to safe areas in game situations

Goalkeeper defending – Making recovery saves within the game

Goalkeeper communications – Communication to defenders

individually and as a unit

Goalkeeper communications – Developing the ability to be clear

and concise

Goalkeeper communications – Set positions in relation to the ball

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