The goalkeeper is a very specialist position and as a result they require a particular level of detail and consideration when being coached. It is not sufficient to just place them in goal and have ‘shooting practice’. There are many technical points that must be introduced to the goalkeeper, when and how they are introduced is based on the age and experience of the individual.
There may be times when the goalkeeper is in a situation where an attacker is bearing down on goal alone, as they have managed to break free past the defence.
Once it is clear that the attacker is through on goal there are certain assessments the goalkeeper must conduct before they can adequately decide the best course of action.
- Where am I positioned in relation to the attacker and the goal?
- How far is the attacker from the goal?
- Is the player coming in from an angle or straight down the middle?
- Who is the player?
- Is the ball under control, or are they still running onto it?
- Are there any chasing defenders? Can they apply any pressure?
- How can I unsettle the attacker?
The answers to these questions will determine how far and how quickly the goalkeeper will come out of their goal.
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