Out-of-the-Back on Goal Kicks Practice

[Eric DykesParticipant]

Goal kick progress- Were getting there!

2 weeks ago- Friendly- state cup semi finalist- GOT SHELLED!!!!! BUT, we were getting the ball out better on goal kicks and had some beautiful combos using the first scenario shown in the video. Center back to the outside back to the holding mid back to the outside back. Issues we dealt with outside of the goal kicks will be on another post.

This weekend- Round Robin- vs 2 flight I teams-

Game one-

Looked real good out from the back as we are getting the ball off quickly and making solid decisions. Won easily 5-2

Game two-

Coach pushed his points up to take away the easy touch to the center backs and forced us to play directly to option 3 the holding mid (second half after we frustrated them with out play in the first half and took a 2-0 lead) . We had not worked on the combos out from this area and it showed, but I was glad the keeper realized that the first two options were taken away. One thing I realize is that the keeper doesnt have the leg to play long when forced too and that will present us with some issues. Won 2-1

Another issue Im dealing with is that our left center back is right footed (recently added) and is uncomfortable with his left foot. Makes for some slow and or poor touches when played his way. Will get him some extra training

Keep up the fight !

 

 

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