A goalie usually has to make at least one key save during a soccer match. And the team must get this save from their goalie. He or she has to come up big. A defender might miss hit a ball or lose an attacking player when they make a run, and the keeper has to read the play and make up for that mistake. Let's take a look at some videos below.
Ball familiarity – juggle the ball with your hands, forearms, writs, and then fists up in the air.
Add goalkeeper to the possession game – work on your touch with both feet.
Figure eights with the ball between your legs.
Tap the ball between your feet – improve touch. Work on control and confidence with the ball.
Edwin van der Sar of Manchester United
Edwin talks about keeping possession as a keeper and blocking shots.
It's just the way things seem to go. No matter what, a team might be dominating a game but the opposing team will still get that one chance. That's why a goalie has to always be ready.
Now, even more than before, a keeper has to be sharp with his or her feet. First touch is crucial, and has to be out in front of the keeper so they can line up where they want to kick the ball as a forward barrels down on them from the side.
Keepers are the first foray into the attack. From taking goal kicks to punting the ball to a forward or midfielder. How do you improve your accuracy on goal kicks? Easy. By repeatedly practicing this. It's that simple - get out on the field and strike the ball.
Then, a keeper also has to be sharp with their throws. Often, goalies nowadays can throw the ball almost to half field.
But what does a keeper really bring to the pitch. All these things and more. Energy. Confidence. Leadership. The goalie sees the whole field. He or she is the eyes and ears of the team. Boosting the team up when they are not playing up to their potential and directing players when they need to get in to position. A goalie has to above all instill a confidence that is full of energy but at the same time calm. Give the team the will to win. The spirit to keep going even when they're behind or to keep a lead if their winning.
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