Best Things About Being A Goalkeeper — Why Be A GK?
Being a goalkeeper is physically and mentally tough. You need be agile, strong, fit, focused, brave, decisive. You must be fully prepared to carry the weight of the team on …
Goalkeeper Glove Care Guide (How To Look After GK Gloves)
It’s inevitable that your goalkeeper gloves are eventually going to get dirty, torn and completely worn out. You can however make your GK gloves last a lot longer by following …
Goalkeeper Positioning — Where Should Keepers Stand In Games?
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 …
Best Protein Supplements For Goalkeepers (Building Strength)
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, …
World’s Best Goalkeepers Right Now — Top Keepers 2018/19
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 Tips — Catch, Parry, Or Use Your Feet?
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 …
Do Goalkeepers Need To Be Fit? How Important Is Fitness?
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 …
Are Goalkeepers A Different Breed? Are Keepers Unique?
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 …
Why Do Goalkeepers Get So Angry? — Crazy Keepers Explained
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 …
How To Catch Crosses & Corners Played Into The Box (Goalkeeper Guide)
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 …