Goalkeeping Training (soccer)
by Thomas Dooley /
2010 / English / PDF
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This book is a training methods guide for goalkeeper training, with
the aim to be interesting, varied and above all, suitable for
beginner and advanced players alike.
This book is a training methods guide for goalkeeper training, with
the aim to be interesting, varied and above all, suitable for
beginner and advanced players alike.
Goalkeeping has changed a great deal in recent years. A
goalkeeper does not only have to worry about catching or saving
balls anymore he/she is expected to actively be part of setting
up play. The modern goalkeeper is, in a way, a sort of sweeper
who should be able to organize the defense and then, when they
are in possession, quickly turn defense into offense.
Goalkeeping has changed a great deal in recent years. A
goalkeeper does not only have to worry about catching or saving
balls anymore he/she is expected to actively be part of setting
up play. The modern goalkeeper is, in a way, a sort of sweeper
who should be able to organize the defense and then, when they
are in possession, quickly turn defense into offense.
If the opponent is hard to break down, then the goalkeeper serves
as a focal point for the effective distribution of the ball and
as an extra player when faced with aggressive pressing. The
goalkeeper should always be able to adapt him/herself to new
situations in games and be able to keep the ball in the game. The
goalkeeper should be able to master all of the various passing
techniques including short passing with the instep, long passes
struck with the laces, clearances, goal kicks, drop kicks etc.,
while at the same time not neglecting traditional goalkeeping
skills.
If the opponent is hard to break down, then the goalkeeper serves
as a focal point for the effective distribution of the ball and
as an extra player when faced with aggressive pressing. The
goalkeeper should always be able to adapt him/herself to new
situations in games and be able to keep the ball in the game. The
goalkeeper should be able to master all of the various passing
techniques including short passing with the instep, long passes
struck with the laces, clearances, goal kicks, drop kicks etc.,
while at the same time not neglecting traditional goalkeeping
skills.
Understandable instructions for aspects of training and detailed,
comprehensive exercise descriptions make this book clear and
simple for coach and athlete alike, no matter the training level.
Understandable instructions for aspects of training and detailed,
comprehensive exercise descriptions make this book clear and
simple for coach and athlete alike, no matter the training level.This book is endorsed by the NSCAA
This book is endorsed by the NSCAA.
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