Goalkeeping 2
How To Position Yourself In The Goal
Assume the basic stance whenever an opponent has possession of the ball within shooting distance of the goal. The stance is similar to a court player's defensive stance. Stand tall with your feet shoulderwidth apart and knees flexed. Your weight should be slightly forward on the balls of your feet and evenly distributed. Keep your arms up and elbows bent with your hands either shoulder or waist high. You will adjust your hands according to the type of shot and your personal preference.
Your movement should provide maximum protection of the goal at all times. Pay particular attention to guarding the short corners of the goal. These are the top and bottom corners closest to the attacker with the ball. Because the attacker is closer to them, the short corners are easier to shoot at than other parts of the goal. For this reason it is important to stay between the attacker with the ball and the short corners. This will force him to take a more difficult shot, which decreases the chance of scoring.
Be aware of the entire offensive situation, but keep your eyes on the attacking player and the ball. Move laterally along an imaginary arc between the two goal posts. Do not move directly along the goal line. A good rule of thumb is to start in the center of the goal, one step out of the goal line. From this position, however, there is no way you can see the goalposts. You must learn to sense where you are in relation to the goal opening. Having your hands up between your shoulders and waist will help you locate the goalposts and determine your position. As the ball is passed from player to player, uses short, quick shuffle steps to mirror the movement of the ball. Be ready to change direction at any time. Paying attention to the defense, the developing offensive situation, and the ball helps you anticipate when and where a shot will be taken.
P.S. Easy to say, slightly more difficult to do. Will try to put pictures with the posts the next time.
P.P.S. Next post, "Blocking Shots".
Your movement should provide maximum protection of the goal at all times. Pay particular attention to guarding the short corners of the goal. These are the top and bottom corners closest to the attacker with the ball. Because the attacker is closer to them, the short corners are easier to shoot at than other parts of the goal. For this reason it is important to stay between the attacker with the ball and the short corners. This will force him to take a more difficult shot, which decreases the chance of scoring.
Be aware of the entire offensive situation, but keep your eyes on the attacking player and the ball. Move laterally along an imaginary arc between the two goal posts. Do not move directly along the goal line. A good rule of thumb is to start in the center of the goal, one step out of the goal line. From this position, however, there is no way you can see the goalposts. You must learn to sense where you are in relation to the goal opening. Having your hands up between your shoulders and waist will help you locate the goalposts and determine your position. As the ball is passed from player to player, uses short, quick shuffle steps to mirror the movement of the ball. Be ready to change direction at any time. Paying attention to the defense, the developing offensive situation, and the ball helps you anticipate when and where a shot will be taken.
P.S. Easy to say, slightly more difficult to do. Will try to put pictures with the posts the next time.
P.P.S. Next post, "Blocking Shots".
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