It takes courage to be a good goalkeeper. Keepers must throw their bodies into the fray of players in order to block or catch a ball to help their teams. A goalkeeper facing an opponent about to shoot must get as close to the forward as possible, giving him as little space as possible in […]
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Coaching Goalkeepers to Successfully Stop Shots
In order to protect his goal from direct shots, a goalkeeper needs excellent reflexes. With a good handling technique keeper should be capable of stopping most shots. However, careful positioning and anticipation will reduce the number of shots in the first place. Young players take time to develop this anticipation, but there are universal goal-keeping […]
Learn To Start Attacks From The Goalie Position
Once the goalkeeper has taken possession of the ball, he should attempt to set up an attack as soon as possible. He must give any pass the same way as if he was a fullback or midfielder trying to move the ball forward. This means that the ball must be thrown or kicked so that […]
