Clare and Munster's GAA tutor Francie O Halloran is hosting a hurling goalkeeping workshop from 10.30am to 12.30pm on Saturday the 4th November in Clareabbey. The workshop is free for all coaches to attend so we would encourage as many to go along on the day.

This workshop is designed to provide GAA coaches with the essential information and skills on how to deliver an appropriate goalkeeping training session in their clubs.

The position of goalkeeper is now the most important position on the field in this modern game .

The key elements of ours goalkeeper includes distribution  and keeping possession which are the key aspects of the game.

 What does the position require..
• Agility, 
• Good speed
• Athleticism 
• Confidence 
• Very good communication skills
• Bravery 

The workshop intends to provide coaches with the following;
• Specific goalkeeping warm up/ cool down.
• Fitness requirement needed to be goalkeeper .
• Footwork .
• Reaction drills with the ball..
• Improving first touch .
• Body position- narrow the angle by advancing (taking the step forward/ left/right)..
• Aftermath of a save _ where/ who /when.
• Dropping ball under the crossbar .
• How to deliver effective puck out..

A very good ball player with good hands/ feet makes a good goalie