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Five ways of collecting a through ball into the box
The goalkeeper needs to assess many things when the ball is played through and into the box. Often it is behind the defense so communication is needed, but off the top of my head these other factors come into play. 1. Condition of field ( greasy or dry ) 2. Speed of opposition and your
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Controlling the tempo of the game with Goal Kicks
With the advent of the 6 second rule when in possession, the goal kick provides the only opportunity we have to speed up or slow down the game. Your desire to do each will depend on the situation. Current score, Number of players on your team, Conditions at the time, How long is left. I
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10 Things good goalkeeping parents can do
1. Boost their confidence before a game. So much of the game is mental. Providing reminders of great saves, and performances fills the goalkeeper’s confidence bucket and encourages repeat performances. Things such as ” remember that great save you made against this team last time you played them” 2. Understand the equipment needs of
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Goalkeeper recovery saves
I recently returned from the UK, where I got to see Peterborough v Leyton Orient in the League 1 playoff semi final. The score ended up 1 – 1 and noticed that both goals were scored after the goalkeeper had parried the ball out. Below is a highlights video of the game so you know
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Ten tips to get an edge when practice is canceled
Gain advantages over your competitors when they are sat at home watching T.V. When a session or game is canceled it can be frustrating. You may even have a snow day, in which you have the whole day to improve yourself as a goalkeeper. Here are some ways you can gain an advantage over your
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The bear and the bull! Goalkeeping hand shapes
The bear & the bull – Goalkeeping Hand shapes. W’s & Cups, Contour & Basket. Both the English and US descriptions for different hand shapes that the goalkeeper should use to save balls aimed at head or below. I was looking for a more visual description to explain the different methods to my younger students
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The power of the squeezy bottle for Goalkeepers
Having worked at the enjoyable, yet very hot Goalkeeper HQ camp at Yale University last week and having worked with individuals through the one on one sessions this week in very humid conditions, the one thing I found was the lack of a sports bottle from each of the goalkeepers. There were sports drinks in their original
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Goalkeepers dealing with mistakes
I have found that one of the hardest things about dealing with mistakes for young goalkeepers is for them to have the knowledge to realize they made a mistake in the first place, or at least know that they could have done something different to eliminate the goal they just conceded. Self-evaluation is an important part
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The importance of match analysis for goalkeepers
I wanted to share the importance of Match Analysis which is often overlooked as part of a goalkeeper’s development. Feedback on game performance is important to see if the goalkeeper has put the things they have learned in practice into real game situations. I try to evaluate the goalkeepers at least twice a season. Once
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Goalkeepers dealing with wet conditions
UPDATED! Here are some thoughts considering wet weather conditions. Wet conditions can be fantastic for goalkeepers and goalkeeper coaches alike, but if not prepared for, it can lead to an unproductive session as being soaked through, especially when wind and colder weather are involved or the session is longer than an hour can be very
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