Hi James, could you start small and work up? perhaps go to a playing field or somewhere and start with her kicking the ball a small distance to you, then slightly longer and so on. Same with when the ball is in her hands. This may help her to build confidence and figure how to kick the ball - which can be a great way to learn.
Whereabouts does the ball go when she kicks it?

That’s what I’ve been trying. Looking at her I think the main issue is her body position (it doesn’t help that she also does karate and kicking technique is practically the opposite of what she needs to do it kick a ball).

its mainly consistency. Some kicks will be perfect, the next will fly off at a 45 degree angle, the next will be off her shin.

Hmm ok, maybe one for our coach developers. Sharon Muxworthy Vinny Halsall Peter Sturgess Lawrence Lok  any thoughts?

Hmm ok, maybe one for our coach developers. Sharon Muxworthy Vinny Halsall Peter Sturgess Lawrence Lok  any thoughts?

Hi James Richmond  thanks for sharing the challenge around your daughter developing her skills as a goalkeeper.

Several questions to help me provide specific guidance:

- what age is your daughter?

- does your daughter also play on the pitch?

- do you coach her group or are you asking for ideas as a parent away from practice sessions and matchdays?

Regards,

Vinny Halsall

FA Grassroots Coach Development Team