The Perfect Positioning for any Goalkeeper

Positioning is one of the biggest componenets in goalkeeping. You never want to sit on your line, too far, because that allows the opposition to shoot on most of the goal. You don’t want to be too far off of your line, either. That will allow the opposition to chip over your head and still get the ball in the back of the net.

So where’s the perfect place to stand, you ask? Well that depends. Sometimes it’s good to be back a little farther, sometimes it’s good to be up a little closer, and sometimes it’s good to stand a little toward the right or left. It’s all about angles and covering your territory. Read more

The Art of Good Distribution from the Goalkeeper

Making a save may be the most difficult job a goalkeeper has, but the aftermath is very important! There are several ways to distribute a ball after making a save. You can punt, dropkick, drive, roll, or throw the ball out to your player. However you do it, accuracy and position are the key components to ball distribution. Read more