Austin FC II | 1v1's & Finding the Free Man | 02/13/24

Session Outcomes
Continue to introduce the spread technique (Being able to execute balance spread while moving)
Gain comfort in drawing the press (playing under pressure) & understanding what type of pass & to which foot is needed to find the free man in one touch
Reading the moment of separation & understanding when to move up, hold, & when to close into a spread

[@nathandowning9267]

Do you have any advice on how to teach the spread technique to younger goalies?

[@cameronsauro]

Hey Nathan. Really good question I think it begins with the ability (flexibility to perform these shapes ie being able to do close to the splits) so each of our younger GK's get a stretching program to do each night. From there I think it starts from using high level clips (ter stegen, Maignan all really clean at the spread) and allowing them a space to use the technique into a dead ball. Breaking it down into how to approach, how to angle, then the knee slide & foot extension. From there you can teach them cues, triggers, etc...

[@nathandowning9267]

Awesome thank you so much@@cameronsauro