LAST weekend Cavan created the second of two championship upsets within hours of one another. With Tipperary beating Cork on Sunday, the Dubs winning on Saturday night and Mayo already safely through to the All-Ireland semi-final stage, it meant that history had been repeated as these are the same four teams that reached the semi-finals […]
Patrick Morrison: Four restart routines
On opposing teams restarts Donegal and Cavan pressed the restart with purpose
Patrick Morrison: Quality coaching over quantity training
THIS 2020 season has certainly been one of the most turbulent seasons that I can ever remember. With so much uncertainty and upheaval at regular intervals, there has always been some form of disruption whether it be from lockdowns to positive cases on various teams, something seemed to always throw the season into turmoil. It […]
Patrick Morrison: You know the drill
A good coach should have a pan for where they want their side to go
Patrick Morrison: The penalty
The spot kick is regarded by some as an unwelcome practice taken from English soccer, but in fact its roots are Irish With the shortened GAA season this year, most county boards across the country have implemented rules to ensure that championship games finish on the same day (except finals). They have instructed teams that […]
Patrick Morrison: Never forget rule number one
People need to remember that goalkeeping hurts
Patrick Morrison: Four stages to improve your untrained foot
Kicking off both feet opens up so much more possibility
Patrick Morrison: Soul searching
Patrick Morrison explains how a spiritual attitude can help your goalkeeping.
Patrick Morrison: Seven steps to developing a goalkeeping school
These pointers can be applied in your own club and rewards can be reaped