PLAYER POSITION | GOALKEEPER

by on February 6, 2017

PLAYER POSITION | GOALKEEPER

This is of course the only player in soccer who can use their hands. However, in today’s game, the keeper has to be skilled at using their feet too, so they can clear the ball and help their team maintain position and switch the attack. Keepers need to possess a fearlessness, as they have to put themselves in dangers positions, whether it’s coming out for a cross or stopping a player charging at them one versus one. Keepers don’t need to be tall, but quick and agile, able to tip balls over the bar and get down to deflect the ball from going into the lower corner. Who are some of the best keepers in the game to learn from: Gianluigi Buffon of Juventus and Edwin Van Der Sar of Manchester United.

 All time Model: Gianluigi Buffon
Current Model: David de Gea, Petr Cech Thibaut Courtois
SKILLS CENTRAL TO PRODUCING EXCELLENT GOALKEEPERS
  • Support
  • Positioning
  • Kicking
  • Catching
  • Distribution
  • Reflexes
  • Throwing
DESIRABLE PLAYER ATTRIBUTES
  • Agility
  • Aerial Ability
  • Rushing out
  • Vision
  • Command of area
  • Communication
  • Rushing Out
  • Bravery
  • Concentration
  • Decision making
  • Shot stopping and handling
  • Handling
  • First touch
VIDEO PLAYLIST | GOALKEEPER POSITION

 

FURTHER READING

http://www.soccer-training-guide.com/soccer-goalkeeper.html#.V9e20UnTXqA

https://www.theguardian.com/football/these-football-times/2014/jul/16/manuel-neuer-germany-revolutionising-goalkeeping-world-cup-bayern-munich

20 Goalkeeping Tips to Make You the Ultimate Keeper 

http://www.fourfourtwo.com/performance/skills/victor-valdes-guide-shot-stopping#:VJRlpoCyVgwwGA

http://www.fourfourtwo.com/performance/training/claim-every-cross

http://www.fourfourtwo.com/performance/training/adrians-penalty-saving-secrets

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