Build YOUR Freekick Wall like a PRO - Goalkeeper Training 101

[@dimitrismarako]

Amazing advice! I remember when you were talking about direct free kicks from close range on the Inside the 18 Pod. Thanks a lot! ❤

[@ConorOKeefe]

Ah thanks Dimitris! Yeah, I remember! Such a tough situation, so hopefully this helps!

[@ownerlaptop1169]

Thank you

[@erikarzensek]

Absolutely love it when you say how many in the wall and the outfield player or even someone on the bench goes "why that many? You dont need that many!" 😂

[@ConorOKeefe]

I know... Typical!!

[@KyaBeltran]

Great advice :) I am nervous/exited for my first match tomorrow, and this was helpful :)

[@ConorOKeefe]

Great! Really hope that it went well Kya!

[@aleksandarcavic015]

You helped me a lot, thanks

[@ConorOKeefe]

You’re welcome my friend, I’m really glad that you found it helpful!

[@gordonking2345]

Great video with clear instructions and helpful visuals. Have shared this with my goalie cohort at the Nimbin Headers. Thanks so much for your videos Conor, wish you well .

[@ConorOKeefe]

I hope they find it helpful! Thank you Gordon

[@soundar4270]

I am not player & am only Spectator. You have explained very well to understand the "Free kick Wall" concept. These tips have given me the opportunity to watch the Game with more involvement. However, You have not explained a situation where 1 defender lying flat on the ground behind the Free Kick Wall. Thank you brother

[@ConorOKeefe]

That normally happens if you want to protect against players shooting under the wall when the wall jumps- it's an option if you need it!

[@ahmedm.h.ibrahim1768]

You made my entire day with this video! Thanks a lot, Conor!

[@ConorOKeefe]

Thanks Ahmed! Really glad that you enjoyed it!

[@manuelmazenet8311]

thank you for your videos so much connor, greetings from the world champion country 🇦🇷🇦🇷

[@ConorOKeefe]

Thanks Manuel!

[@andanimations5931]

Thank you so much, this really helped me out

[@ConorOKeefe]

I'm really glad that you found it helpful mate!

[@maax_x4748]

Very interesting for all keppers who want improve Hi from France, Wish you the best Connor !

[@ConorOKeefe]

Thank you my friend! All the best mate

[@benasmith7163]

Thanks Conor. The visuals really helped my son (Lochlann). Great advice

[@ConorOKeefe]

Thanks Bena! I hope it gives a bit more clarity on what we spoke about! All the best to you both

[@debelovedstudios]

Thanks a lot man😊❤

[@ConorOKeefe]

You're welcome mate!

[@matejdavkov422]

Very helpful! If you could make a video about drills we could use for long shots,1v1 you name it!

[@ConorOKeefe]

Got loads of training videos all over the channel! Have a look through, should be lots there for you

[@blackking765]

Thanks for this amazing video

[@ConorOKeefe]

Thank you! Glad you liked it!

[@wayneflint6836]

Great video Connor

[@ConorOKeefe]

Thanks Wayne!

[@bharatparashar2765]

Hey Conor, could you make a video about everything you need to buy for an upcoming season to be ready for the year?

[@ConorOKeefe]

Yes, I can try to! But main things are gloves, boots, shinpads, and then underlayers (top, padded shorts, tights). Those are the main things!

[@norrisllama5884]

Great video really good advice there!

[@ConorOKeefe]

Thank you!

[@mfofanah060]

thanks very much i learn important thing matching this video

[@ConorOKeefe]

I'm glad that you found it helpful!

[@sonzao7314]

Very helpful!

[@ConorOKeefe]

Great!

[@Antonio_0428]

Thanks for the video. Just one thing next year I will play eleven a side do you have any tips, btw I am 170 cm

[@ConorOKeefe]

Be patient with yourself, it takes time to get used to the bigger goals. Keep working on your footwork, and your positioning - watching pro keepers and where they stand in different situations is a good way to do that!

[@Antonio_0428]

​@@ConorOKeefe thanks

[@michaeltownson6123]

I wish I watched this video yesterday. I let in a free kick which was central on the 18 yarder. I build my wall on my right hand post.(FIRST MISTAKE). Kicker was right footed. He managed to curl it into my bottom left. I stood too central aswell. A step left before kick was taken and I probably wouldn't be writing this comment😂. Great video's 👍

[@ConorOKeefe]

Don't worry! Happens to us all, at least you've learned something from it, and hopefully this video helped, so you'll be ready for it next time!

[@mintinsaltillo]

Excellent content for the young keepers. Keep up the good work! Any (early) thoughts of coaching?

[@ConorOKeefe]

Thank you Alan, maybe one day in some form!

[@delassusespritculminant674]

For the last situation i would always put the wall on my weaker diving side and "force" the striker to shoot on what he believes he is an error ( my "stronger diving side"). This way i pulled up some nice save once and it also forces the striker to change his initial plans trying to exploit a fake mistake

[@ConorOKeefe]

I would prefer to work on making sure that you don't have a weak side, which should help more going forward, but I do understand the point!

[@delassusespritculminant674]

@@ConorOKeefe you are right in theory maybe my advice is only applicable to amateur goalkeepers who do not have a chance to have specific training

[@strahinjapetrovic9950]

Con, I didn’t catch what you said about direct freekicks, do you see the ball or no?

[@Pallav08]

In a lot of videos you mention that u like to watch clips of goalkeepers who are similar to your game style. Any suggestions which can help in understanding goalkeeper type and planning training sessions.

[@ConorOKeefe]

Well goalkeeper type is more from the eye-test: what do they look, how do they move, what style do they play with. Then when you identify aspects of their game that you like, you can start to design drills: if you like their speed around the goal for example, start to research footwork drills, or gym work for increasing speed. That type of thing!

[@caf_sw3]

How to improve playing under pressure? Especially vision, and making decisions

[@ConorOKeefe]

Practice.. playing at a high tempo, even in training, forcing yourself to train at match speed!

[@Måga01010]

Con, I've been injured for a week and yesterday I got sick too. Do you have any tips on how I should start training when I'm not injured or sick?

[@ConorOKeefe]

You have to speak to a physio about the injury really, but sickness can take time. Give it a few days to recover fully!

[@tomino133]

No more match day vlogs Con? I've always enjoyed following you match videos and your progression through the season.

[@fredvasquez4201]

He got benched. I think his manager is clueless this season. They lost 4-0 yesterday

[@tomino133]

@@fredvasquez4201 Yeah I saw that. That was my initial thought that filming on game days can actually be a big distraction so I fully understand that. I'm just saying that I really enjoyed that type of content.

[@ConorOKeefe]

Hopefully more coming soon!

[@tomino133]

@@ConorOKeefe no worries man :-)

[@manuelgk222]

It is curious how you position the barrier in the second situation. Here in Mexico (or at least the trainers I had) always told us that we have to put the first man using the first post as a reference. Maybe it was like that in the 90s-2000s technique? Or is it just different styles in how to put a barrier between Mexico and any other parts of the world? 🤔. It makes sense what you said about but the second man as a "post reference" and the first one is for prevent an outside/curve shot, I have to try it and let you know how was. Thanks for that Con! Saludos desde México

[@ConorOKeefe]

Thanks Manuel, yes, I find that extra man to the outside helps me a lot more, so might be something you start to work with! All the best mate

[@BlazeElPadrino662]

Interesting... I don't really know where do you play and on which level (amateur, TDP, Liga Premier, etc.) but when I was active at a Tercera División club our coach followed almost the same approach showed by Connor here: from edges to center 2nd tallest > tallest (in line with the outer post) > 3rd > 4th*. Even my coach taugth me a little trick involving the use of your fingers as reference, lining up the hand with the thumb curled in towards your palm and having it facing your face you line the middle finger to the ball and build from there. The goal was to avoid a curl shot aimed towards your farthest position and "encourage" the taker to aim for your nearest one (giving them a clear LoS from the ball and the side of the net YOU want it for them to choose). All of what I'm saying was told to me roughly 15 years ago (I was 17 when I played and now I'm 33) by an ex-Primera A professional GK (was formed at Club América and played for Querétaro before they got the promotion to the 1ra División). Nonetheless, I hope to learn a little more of the topic by your account and experiences too! Best regards 😊

[@manuelgk222]

@@BlazeElPadrino662 I was training loong time ago in 3rd and 2nd division here in Mexico and always tell us that "first men of the barrier should be in the first post" . As I told you before long time ago, from 2002 to 2004. And before that in younger teams the same. Ah yes! The last week, (despite I get injured but not for that action 🙈), I tried what Con said and it really make a difference! Now I'm playing in amateur level and also my teammates in the barrier were really surprised because of this, even one try to "correct" the barrier but I didn't allow him 🙃. Maybe it could be the trainers, places or something else. The tip you mentioned an ex GK of Tapatío shared it to us

[@debelovedstudios]

I like it as you're using your own vids😂❤️

[@gkwomen4103]

Conor How you learn catching crosses. In traning when we traning without oponent i catch all of them but when we play i cant mąkę decision. How i can beat that?

[@ConorOKeefe]

It's tough, probably the hardest area of goalkeeping. Try and bring in an opponent for training, to compete with you. Then start to work on trying to come for more in training matches. It's all about building timing & confidence, and you only really get that from trying it in games!

[@123sloaner]

Great video as usual Conor. Had a scenario few weeks ago. Opposition got a FK about 26yrds out slight angle. I set up a 3 man wall. Had the rest of the lads in line with the 18yrd line. They then proceeded to set up a 3 man wall 4yrds behind my wall and in my line of sight. I couldn't see the ball at all. They scored from the freekick. I complained to the ref saying how it should have been offside as they are technically interfering with play. Ref said they were not offside. What is your opinion? Thanks

[@ConorOKeefe]

It would only be offside if they were closer to the goal than the rest of your teammates on the 18 yard line. But in future, you might use some of your other players to try and clear a line of sight between you and the ball - that can be a way round it, but it is really difficult!

[@123sloaner]

@Conor O'Keefe Yes they were closer to the goal than the lads on the 18yrd line. I didn't want to have to drop mu lads back as deep as they didn't need to be. I thought the ref would've blew for offside once it was hit.

[@ConorOKeefe]

@@123sloaner that’s definitely offside then. Very frustrating! Might need to highlight it to the ref before they take the Freekick next time

[@mokanina1755]

do you get paid and if you do, how much is your wage playing in norway

[@Robert-kc2qm]

He plays in sweden and he can't tell you how much he is paid even if he wanted to

[@pablong6544]

Just started my goalkeeper career carrer 2weeks ago any training tutorial u can recommend.

[@ConorOKeefe]

Love it! Welcome to the GK Union! Yes, this channel is full of tutorials on all areas of goalkeeping!

[@youngkhaly88]

😂🎉

[@wllcade861]

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[@patrikgeiger]

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[@wllcade861]

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[@wllcade861]

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