There are many goalkeepers who do not fully understand their role with regards to supporting their defence. Therefore they may struggle to make the correct decisions when the ball is played in behind the defending unit ahead of them or not provide the defence with the cover they require / desire.

The fundamentals of the goalkeepers starting position are:

Along the imaginary line between the centre of the goal and the ball.
The appropriate distance off their depending on where the ball is:

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