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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

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