FITC Summer finishes in 'Safe Hands'

During the final week of the summer holidays over 80 children attended FITCs summer goalkeeping camps held at Carrow Park. Tuesday and Wednesday saw the 5-10 age groups kick off the week with a series of technical sessions developing their handling and diving skills under the watchful eyes of the FITC goalkeeping staff.

The highlight of the day for many of the children was beating the staff in the coaches challenge with a marginal victory in the lunchime throwing game.

The afternoon progressed with further shot stopping and reaction save sessions before an special visit from NCFC first team goalkeepers Declan Rudd and Stuart Nelson who were on hand to give children further advice on their goalkeeping and answer any questions the children had.

Day 2 started with all groups working on their distribution in particularly use of the overarm throw and the correct technique behind it. The 2 day course came to an end with the keepers taking par tin the Champions League Shot Stopping challenge as they tried to win promotion through 5 leagues and make the Champions League Final by successful making saves. .

Thursday and Friday was the turn of the 11-15 age groups who responded well to the increase in tempo and demand of the sessions. Again basic handling and diving sessions took place in the morning before further time was spent on 1v1 situations and dealing with through balls with all goalkeepers showing great technique and bravery at the feet of strikers.

The groups ended the summer off by competing in the 2v2 Super Shot challenge making numerous reaction saves and also applying their skills in the Champions League promotion race.

Following the courses children can now attend one of FITCs 3 evening Goalkeeping specific Soccer Centres held at venues in Norwich, Fakenham and Gorleston over 12 week blocks until the end of the year.Places are currently available for all goalkeepers in  age groups from 6-15.

For further information on any of FITCs goalkeeping initiatives please do not hesitate to call the community office on 01603 761122.