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132 Goalkeeping | 5. Tactical preparation
The goalkeeper’s role for a central free kick
1. Analysis of the situation and positioning of the
defence
• The goalkeeper positions the wall depending on:
– the distance to the free kick,
– the position of the free kick.
2. The goalkeeper’s position
• the goalkeeper takes a position in the unprotected side
of the goal,
• he must fi nd a solution so that he can see the ball being
struck (it may be masked by an opponent standing
alongside the wall) without changing his positioning.
3. The goalkeeper’s save
• he must never concede a goal on the side he is
covering, this is a bad mistake! (see photos 1 and 2)
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• the goalkeeper may fi nd it diffi cult to intervene
especially if he cannot see the ball being struck,
• if he cannot catch the ball, he must defl ect it to the
side.
4. The goalkeeper’s distribution
• All the players come back to defend a central free kick.
In this case it is unusual to subsequently launch a quick
attack.
Remember!
The goalkeeper must be ready for a quick free kick or
ask the referee to blow the whistle when the set piece can
start.