Coping With Wet & Muddy Conditions As A Goalkeeper
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 …
The Best Goalkeeper Blogs (Top Keeper Blogs)
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 …
10 Worst Things About Being A Goalkeeper (The Toughest Position)
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 …
Psychology & Mental Strength Of Successful Goalkeepers
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 …
How Can Goalkeepers Improve Their Reactions & Reflexes?
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 …
Goalkeeper Communication Guide — What Do Keepers Shout?
Goalkeeper communication requires assertiveness and leadership. Keepers need to be clear, loud and direct at all times in order to organise their team to defend against attacks from the opposition. …
Goalkeeper High Ball Decision — Stick, Catch, Deflect, Or Punch?
The high ball causes goalkeepers more grief than any other aspect of the game. Whether it’s a cross, corner, free kick, or shot — attacking players know that putting the …
Goalkeeper Handling Techniques — Scoop, Cup, W’s, Diving
Goalkeeper coaches teach four main handling techniques or “hand shapes”: Scoop (or “Ramp”) Cup (or “Basket”), W’s (or “V’s”) Diving (or “Hands Leading”). Keepers should regularly practice these go-to handling …
Recommended Warmup Routines For Goalkeepers (Match Preparation)
Before a match it’s vital to have touches of the ball, to assess the weather conditions and raise your heart rate so that you’re pumped and ready. But instead many …
How To Save More Penalties (Goalkeeper Penalty Guide)
Penalties are a goalkeeper’s rare chance to shine. Making a penalty save that turns the game, or wins the penalty shootout is a keeper’s ultimate moment of glory. But the …