One of the hardest and most overlooked aspects of being a Goalkeeper is positioning. Good positioning is vital for pulling out saves, putting in a defensive clearance, catching a cross/corner, and diving at the …
Goalkeepers need strength to deal with the hustle & bustle of the congested penalty box, to overpower the force of tough shots, to win as many 1v1 situations as possible, …
The 2019/20 football season is in full flow and there’s already a few Keepers who look in excellent form. But it’s far too early to judge players. I’ve taken a look …
Shot stopping ability is one of many vital attributes required for goalkeeping — along with distribution, communication, fitness & athleticism, bravery, concentration, mental strength. Plus many more that I’ve covered …
Goalkeepers do much less running around than outfield players. So it’s easy to think “goalkeepers don’t have to be fit”. It’s fair to say that at lower levels of football …
What goalkeeper equipment do you really need to buy? What equipment is optional? Some goalkeeping equipment is essential — but there’s also a whole range of extras you may also …
It’s often said that goalkeepers are a “different breed” to outfield players. And it’s true. Throughout all levels of football, players and coaches involved in the game will attest to …
Looking for a new pair of goalkeeper gloves? Unsure what to buy, or how much to spend? You’ve come to the right place. In this goalkeeper glove guide I explain …
Football players unapologetically shout and bicker between one another. And it’s not necessarily the sign of bad team spirit. In fact, constructively criticising and motivating your team mates to play …
The palms of your goalkeeping gloves are equipped with a layer of latex — often referred to as “German Latex”. This influences how much grip and control you have of …
Whenever a cross or corner is played into the box, goalkeepers need to make a high ball decision: stick, catch, deflect, or punch? Let’s suppose you’ve decided to catch the …
Goalkeeping is not just about making saves. It’s also about using various methods of distribution to pick out players, start off an attack, or clear the ball from danger. Keepers …
Diving at the feet of attackers in a 1v1 situation is the area of goalkeeping that separates the brave from the faint-hearted. Against all odds, keepers need to be fully …
Whenever there’s televised football, the post-match discussions inevitably turn into a VAR debate. Pundits argue about the impact the technology will have on the game from an accuracy, spectator and …
While you’re shopping around for the best pair of goalkeeper gloves there’s no doubt you’ll hear a lot about “glove cuts”. So what are goalkeeper glove cuts? And what type …
Goalkeepers are synonymous with mud. And until summer comes around, there’s no avoiding it. Admittedly, wet mud provides some (but not many) advantages to goalkeepers — such as softer ground to …
There’s detailed blogs for the some of the weirdest, most obscure hobbies imaginable. So given the enormous popularity of football, you’d think there would be tons of brilliant goalkeeping bloggers …
It’s not always fun being a goalkeeper. It’s the most challenging, isolated, unforgiving, position on the pitch. Football’s a game that rewards goal scorers far more than the unsung heroes …
Psychologically, goalkeeping is by far the most demanding position on the football pitch. It requires immense mental strength and a unique mindset that the vast majority of other footballers don’t …
The ability to frequently pull off an unbelievable, seemingly impossible, reaction save is what separates a good goalkeeper from a great goalkeeper. It’s those sharp reflex saves that enable keepers …
