The goalkeeper has an integral role within the overall team’s performance. A well rounded and technically competent goalkeeper can not only directly dictate the outcome of a match but can also install confidence throughout the entire team.
Warm Up : The Goalkeeper occupies a special position and they perform many actions and movements that the rest of their team mates will not. For this reason their warm up will be slightly different to that of an outfield player. Suggestions of some ball related warm up exercises are contained to ensure the goalkeeper is as prepared as possible. View Sessions
Sessions : The reasoning behind the warm up is also true for coaching sessions. Outfield players can all complete the same kind of sessions but these sessions will not be appropriate to the role that the goalkeeper plays within the team. Therefore the goalkeepers should be subjected to specialised sessions that are devised to develop, enhance and improve all the components of their performance. View Sessions
Due to the speciality of the goalkeepers role there are some other factors the coach must be aware of when coaching them. These articles seek to highlight the more integral elements:
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