GoalKeeper Tips

GoalKeeper Tips

Goalkeeper or goalie is a major position of football where the person(goalkeeper) has to save the ball from entering the line at the post.Within the 18 yard box goalkeepers are able to use their hands, making them  the only players on the field able to handle the ball.Goalkeeper performs goalkicks and also commands the defender in the game.

• Dont give up: The first part for a goalkeeper is not to give up in any situation.
• Ball control: How many times you have seen ball gone through keeper's leg and open arm? Remember keep your body behind your hands as well when making saves it will help you alot.
• You should know when to move and when to make a dive.As player make confusion using different skills they make their leg kick the ball ...but they dont actually kick .This will make keeper a false dive.
• Once if you go for the ball dont come back untill you get the ball.If you move for the ball anyhow you should get the ball .Many keepers do false move and they come back and get a sure goalshot.
• When to move : Keeper should know when and from where the ball is coming from.They should know the distance, height, speed and move accordingly. Dont touch the sure out ball .

The keeper should know at least these two basic calls:

"Keeper!": this means the goalkeeper is about to take control of the ball, defenders should get out of the way.
"Away!": this means the opposite - the goalkeeper is not going after the ball and the defense should pursue it. It is usually used for crosses or corners.