They see the whole game in front of them and can instruct the team to move all around the pitch. A goalkeeper must also lead his defence and sort them out when out of position. A shot-stopper must be resilient. If a mistake is made or goal conceded, a good goalkeeper needs to dust themselves off and continue on. Goalkeepers need to have short memories to overcome poor play and to make the next big save.
All great goalkeepers like Gianluigi Buffon, Hugo Lloris, and Alisson Becker have had to overcome poor play and bounce back. March 29, - admin - Football Training Tips. A tired and fatigued goalkeeper will have a difficult time keeping up with the action on the field, failing to make the dives and saves necessary to secure their team the win. Good stamina can also help with staying on top of the game mentally. A tired player will not have as quick of reaction time to process, react and stop incoming shots.
Having developed a high level of physical endurance will also allow the goalkeeper to recover quicker in between games and practices. Being able to kick properly can also be a trait that is beneficial for goalkeepers.
Kicking speed and accuracy can help a goalkeeper get the ball back if he has mishandled it or someone is stealing it away from him during an attack. Height can improve reach which can help with long balls and clearing crosses. A keeper with more reach will have an easier time making saves on shots that are aimed high in the net, or on the opposite side of the goal.
Being able to clearly see the action down field allows a goalkeeper more time to analyze and react to an incoming attack. Keeping a wide field of vision of the entire play, and not allowing themselves to become tunnel focused on one are in particular as important. Making use of their peripheral vision to see players moving along the sides, and possible set ups forming by the opposing team.
A goalkeeper also needs to have good awareness of where all opponents are on the pitch. In modern football, a goalkeeper that stays most of the time under the upright is a disadvantage.
A goalkeeper needs to be in the right place at the right time to provide options to the defence, intercept and kick away a deep pass to the opposition striker, etc. In summary, goalkeepers are an additional defender. They also must read the game and predict the movements of the opposition team. Goalkeepers have to move with the last line of defence.
For example, if their team is high on the attack, there is no point to stay inside the box. It will leave a big gap between the defence and the goalie. If the opposition kicks away the ball behind the defence, their striker can pick up the ball and run to the goal at ease.
But if the goalkeeper is closer to the defence, they can intercept the ball and kick it away. Or at the very least make the striker job more difficult and give the defence time to recover. The video below showcases Manuel Neuer skills with the ball at his feet, and how he plays as a defender when needed. It is all about positioning. This is probably one of the most important attributes of a goalkeeper.
For example, in a counterattack, a defender may be focusing on chasing their mark but unaware that a second player is running free behind them. While field players are meant to constantly scan the field, it is very difficult to do it at full speed.
In these scenarios is very important that the goalkeeper helps defenders to identify threats. Sometimes teammates just simply lose concentration for a split second, it is the duty of the goalkeeper to quickly wake them up. For example, a defender may not realise that is leaving onside a striker and that needs to move one step forward.
Another scenario is a free-kick close to the goal. Players often argue with the referee or an opposition player instead of standing in front of the wall or simply making it difficult for the opposite team to take a quick free-kick.
A goalkeeper should not be shy about shouting at their teammates when needed. Good and effective communication requires confidence. Goalkeepers must be commanding and demand respect. If a goalkeeper is not confident, they will not be trusted by the players around them.
A respected goalkeeper has the ability to lift the rest of the team through the way they handle themselves and communicate. The video below from The Keeper Institute is a full session on how goalkeepers should communicate. I highly recommend watching this video. A great save is of little value if the ball is returned straight back to the opposition. Modern goalkeepers must be precise with both their hands and feet.
Their ability to take opponents out of the game by turning defence into attack is crucial.
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