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Comment on Tactical Aspects of Goalkeeping by admin

admin — Fri, 21 May 2010 01:42:48 +0000

Hi Oscarinho,
Thanks for your comment. I totally agree with you on this.
The modern day GK should have the ability to deal with balls played back under pressure and feel confident about playing out from the back. Too many GK’s (even at senior level) shy away from the responsibility of supporting a team mate in possession of the ball. I do not understand why this happens. This is not the goalkeeper we should be trying to develop. The general mind set of ‘I am a goalkeeper therefore I should defend the goal’ is archaic. There is so much more to the GK role than just shot stopping as many people still believe. Show me a GK who can ping balls off the ground with both feet or side volley to a strikers chest while man marked – then I’ll show you a quality goalkeeper! – JC.

Comment on Tactical Aspects of Goalkeeping by Oscarinho

Oscarinho — Fri, 14 May 2010 03:02:10 +0000

Do GK’s realise that they can communicate with their pass… that is the best way to let players know… MOre ball worked required by all GK’s I suggest…

Comment on Shot Stopping – The Stance by Adamm

Adamm — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 07:44:13 +0000

My old coach used to tell me to hold my hands at waist height with my hands facing in like i am wearing handcuffs. This has been a problem when shots are close to body and low. I will try out this new stance on the weekend