GK & Shooting Sessions - 3rd to 8th Grades

All field players should develop their ability to be dangerous and confident in shooting situations, and gks are regularly involved in the most consequential game moments need position specific training to keep themselves safe and better able to manage goal scoring threats. These sessions provide the reps and information to help both groups of players make concrete and immediate improvements to their games.

 

Winter Sessions

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  • GKs - Limited to 6 players per session

    The gk class is divided into two parts; First the gks will receive 30 minutes of isolated technical training then for 60 minutes the players will be instructed in live shooting sequences from players participating in the shooting clinic.

    3rd-8th grades 930am-11

    Topics to be covered

    Basic Shot stopping

    Coming out for through balls

    1v1s

    Handling Crosses

    Building the attack from the back

  • Shooters - Limited to 12 players per session

    Players will receive 60 minutes of technical training on various methods for striking a ball and be put into light game situations to help cement connection between technique, decision making, and execution.

    3rd-8th grades 10-11am

    Topics to be covered

    Basic technique of striking a ball for power

    Turning under pressure of a defender and shooting

    Finishing in tight spaces with limited time to get shot off

    Other ways to finish, in tight spaces, no backlift, toe-pokes, inside and outside of foot bending ball

    Volleys, half off the bounce, controlling and striking before the ball hits the ground, and full out of the air.

    The only requirement to join these Shooting/Finishing Clinics is the Players must possess a base skill level to run with a ball and change directions/speed confidently.  If not then they should first attend classes in our Player Advancement Program. Contact us at akkasoccer.com@gmail.com if unsure if your player is ready for this clinic

  • Visits are booked by purchasing the GK/Shooting Clinic passes at $45 per pass or save and get 4 for $160. They ARE shareable with family members BUT CANNOT be used for any other programming at AKKA.

    Click on the “Register Here” button at the bottom of this page, then scroll to either the GK or Shooting session and the dates you want to attend