Tactical Aspects of Goalkeeping
Due to position on the field, the goalkeeper plays a crucial role in observing and co-ordinating team play. In order to do this effectively, good communication and organisation is vital.
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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…
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.