What Makes A Good Goalkeeper? — Skills, Traits & Attributes
Goalkeeping is a complex position that requires physicality, a strong mentality, and a highly unique set of skills. While every good Goalkeeper must be able to produce a range of …
Goalkeeping is a complex position that requires physicality, a strong mentality, and a highly unique set of skills. While every good Goalkeeper must be able to produce a range of …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …