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Analysis of English professional goalkeeper match actions over two competitive seasons: Implications for the coaching process Andy Elleray and Gareth Jones University of Worcester, Worcester, UK. Introduction.
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Analysis of English professional goalkeeper match actions over two competitive seasons: Implications for the coaching process Andy Elleray and Gareth Jones University of Worcester, Worcester, UK
Introduction • Traditionally the goalkeeper’s contribution to a football game has been associated with handling skills such as shot stopping and catching crosses. • Previous studies within goalkeeping in this area have predominantly focused on: • Activity profiles (Di Salvo et al., 2008) • Laboratory biomechnaics (Sørensen et al., 2008)
Introduction • New FIFA goalkeeping initiatives • FIFA ‘Goalkeeper Intervention study‘ (2012) • 43 high profile competitive matches • 66% of the goalkeeper’s interventions involved their feet e.g: distribution
Introduction • New FIFA goalkeeping initiatives • FIFA ‘Goalkeeper Intervention study‘ (2012) • 43 high profile competitive matches • 66% of the goalkeeper’s interventions involved their feet e.g: distribution • Very little research has been carried out in this area of goalkeeper match profiling
Method 1 • Match analysis: • 92 games of a professional English football league two level team, over two whole seasons, the following parameters considered: • Interventions with feet (Through ball; dribble and drive; Goal kick; Back pass; Hand kick) • Interventions with hands (Save; Catch cross; Throw out; Back pass)
Method 2 • Training analysis: • A typical week of professional goalkeeper training was also examined through observation • The various training activities were monitored and the time allocated to each area calculated as a percentage
Match Analysis Results • Goalkeepers intervened nearly three times as much with their feet as with their hands. Results for the 2009/10 season were:
Match Analysis Results • Results for the 2010/11 season were:
Observational training Results • The ‘typical week’s training’ included time spent in the following activities: • Intervention with hands specific training (specific shot stopping and handling sessions, 36%) • Interventions with both hands and feet (Team based shooting, phase of play sessions, team shape and small sided games, 36%) and gym based sessions (28%)
*NB: GK Technical sessions do involve both feet & hands – GK serving with feet; occasionally acting as a shooter….
Discussion • It is evident from the results that there is a clear discrepancy between what the goalkeepers actually do within a competitive situation and within training scenarios. • Implications for coaches include: Structure of the training sessions need to reflect time devoted to specific match actions in order to create more realistic training environments; Further emphasis required on certain areas of the game (distribution as opposed to shot stopping and reaction training).
The Future?! • Created ‘Games Based Goalkeeper Training’ concept for youth GKs: 5-12 mainly but can be used for older age groups • Based around TGfU environments • Involves no passive play and works on distribution (feet & hands) frequently • 60+ games • Out this autumn in ‘Scientific Approaches to Goalkeeping in Football’
Discussion • GK involvement in team based training and tactical sessions is of paramount importance • Based on the results – the GK initiates the play – first point of attack; Leader!; Organiser!; Playmaker!!! • Variability of practice – to ensure that all GK activities are practised… • “It’s a very specialised position and the GK has a very important role in modern football”, (Alex Vencel, FIFA GK Instructor, 2012)
References • Di-Salvo, V., Benito, P., Calderon, F.J and Pigozzi, F. (2008). Activity profile of elite goalkeepers during match play. Journal of Sports Medicine & Physical Fitness, 48, (4), p443-446. • Elleray, A. (2011).A case study comparing current goalkeeper coaching structures within professional youth football systems in England , Unpublished MSc manuscript. University of Worcester • FIFA. (2012). The Special Ones. FIFA World Magazine, (26), p53-55. • Sørensen H, Thomassen, M & Zacho, M. (2008). Biomechanical profile of Danish elite and sub-elite soccer goalkeepers. Football (Science), 5, p37–44
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