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138 <strong>Goalkeeping</strong> | 6. Theoretical preparation<br />
We can analyse every save that a goalkeeper makes by<br />
describing it or studying it on video; every physical ability<br />
can be defi ned; tactical behaviour can be explained on<br />
the blackboard; physical preparation can be conducted<br />
in a group or individually. All of these considerations are<br />
examined in the chapters of this manual. But there is still<br />
another important component – the laws of the game,<br />
laws that have evolved as football has developed. Every<br />
goalkeeper must have a thorough knowledge of these<br />
Law I<br />
The fi eld of play<br />
laws. The laws are absorbed from the youngest age<br />
from explanations by coaches at training sessions and<br />
matches, by watching games on TV and also through<br />
theory sessions on the laws (especially if there is a change<br />
to an important law). As this manual is dedicated to<br />
goalkeepers, we will concentrate on explanations of the<br />
laws that directly affect the goalkeeper. In some cases<br />
knowledge of these laws will allow the goalkeeper to use<br />
them to his advantage.<br />
The fi eld of play must be rectangular. The length of the touchlines must exceed the length of the goal lines.<br />
5.50 m/6 yds<br />
16.50 m/18 yds<br />
Width:<br />
maximum 90 m/100 yds<br />
minimum 45 m/50 yds<br />
11 m/12 yds<br />
5.50 m/6 yds<br />
16.50 m/18 yds<br />
9.15 m/10 yds<br />
International matches: Length: maximum 110 m/120 yds … minimum 100 m/110 yds<br />
Goals, placed on the centre of each goal line:<br />
• two upright posts equidistant from the corner fl agposts<br />
and joined at the top by a horizontal crossbar,<br />
• goalposts and crossbars must be white,<br />
• goalposts: white, same width and depth, same width as<br />
the goal line, without exceeding 12 cm,<br />
• nets may be attached to the goals and the ground<br />
behind the goal, provided that they do not interfere<br />
with the goalkeeper.<br />
The goals must be securely fi xed to the ground.<br />
Movable goals can only be used if they meet these<br />
requirements.<br />
Width:<br />
Touch line Corner fl agpost<br />
maximum 75 m/80 yds<br />
minimum 64 m/70 yds<br />
Goal line<br />
9.15 m/10 yds<br />
Halfway line<br />
Centre circle<br />
Centre mark<br />
Length: maximum 120 m/130 yds … minimum 90 m/100 yds<br />
Goal area<br />
Penalty area<br />
Circle arc from penalty mark<br />
Penalty mark