How to take advantage of corner situations?
September 30, 2009
In a recent training session I was asked what a goalkeeper should do to to help take advantage of a corner situation. Keeping in line with the theme of “attacking” goalkeeping I believe that the corner situation can become the perfect attacking scenario and if leveraged effectively will provide a great way for your team to attack…but with an emphasis on lightning speed of distribution. Read more
Video: Power up your leg strength with the dumbbell step up
September 14, 2009
How to get ‘BIG’ and cover more of your goal!
September 3, 2009
Sometimes it’s hard to venture out from what you know best. It’s may seem like it’s always best to play safe and sound. But do you ever think how much more exciting it can be to take on a challenge when it is staring right back at you? Read more
Video: Tips on how to perfect your dive
August 31, 2009
Football Federation of South Australia goalkeeper coach Robbie Matosevic provides a great insight (with the following videos) on how a goalkeeper can perfect their diving technique. With each video, Robbie shares his analysis on what constitutes a good save and what it takes to iron out any weaknesses. Read more
Thinking on your feet
August 30, 2009
Many of the scenarios you experience as a goalkeeper change exceptionally quickly. One minute you may be distributing the ball for distance, the next you may be catching the ball from a corner situation and having to play the ball out quickly with your arms or feet to your outfield players. Most certainly each scenario will entail that you have to think on your feet…and think quickly to boot. Read more
To parry or not? Drills to help sharpen your footwork.
August 29, 2009
It’s the last minute of extra time. Your team is one up and you have the game in the bag. You’ve masterfully parried a shot out for a corner and suddenly in a concerted effort, the oppositon have levelled the game? It didn’t have to end up that way, but it does happen, albeit too often in some cases. Read more
Why perception is everything?
August 24, 2009
You can’t turn a blind eye toward goal. Indeed, perception can be everything when it comes to Goalkeeping. I’m not only speaking to how you carry yourself on and off the field (that’s one part of professionalism). In this case I’m talking about being “aware”. Read more
How to kick the ball for distance?
August 18, 2009
It’s not really surprising to notice during training sessions at Keepet Skool Academy that one of the weakest parts of a young goalkeepers game is kicking and distribution. Read more
How to become a tactical goalleeper?
August 10, 2009
Getting up on a Sunday morning in 6 degree weather is tough for the uninitiated. When you’re a young goalkeeper without any formal training it can be very daunting understanding basic technique let alone how to implement tactics during play. You thought gettng up in the cold weather was tough…that’s the easy part of the learnng curve. Read more
Goalkeeper Profiles: Victor Valdes
July 13, 2009
Barcelona keeper Victor Valdes is a ‘one club man’ having only played for the Catalan giants (ok, also Barca’s B team and youth set-up if you want to get technical) but then again if you were playing for Barca would you want to move on? Despite having never made an appearance for the Spanish national team, with the now retired Santiago Cañizares and Real Madrid’s Iker Casillas being chosen ahead of him, he is still highly regarded in his home country. Read more
