The Perfect Positioning for any Goalkeeper
July 30, 2010
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
July 10, 2010
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
How to attack a shot and win everytime?
April 19, 2010
Recently I received a great question from a subscriber about how they can attack a ball driven wide, low and hard toward their goal. There are many factors that can negate a positive outcome in the above situation for a goalkeeper. Some are physical, some technical. The following diagram shows how a goalkeeper should move when attacking a ball driven wide, low and hard from directly in fron of the goal: Read more
Footwork and attacking the ball drills
February 26, 2010
I’ve just started with a new set of young goalkeepers at the Keeper Skool goalkeeper training service in Sydney Australia. It’s interesting to see a wide mix of skill sets, and I’m always excited to get a glimpse into just how differently each goalkeeper attacks a certain drill.
This first week I decided to focus on footwork, basic set positions and basic handling. One thing that was brought to my attention early on was just how many young goalkeepers lack basic footwork skill and foot speed. Read more
How to put your goalkeeper to the test?
November 15, 2009
Recently I had a great question from one of our subscribers in regards to what kinds of exercises one should implement to help gauge a goalkeepers ability during a trial: Read more
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
