Goalkeeping-bok

86 Goalkeeping | 3. Technical preparation
Shot on goal
A few tips:
• because the opponent is so close, the goalkeeper has to
make a refl ex save,
• at the time of the shot, the goalkeeper should not be
moving,
• some attackers will feint to try to put the goalkeeper off
balance,
1-on-1 situation outside the penalty area
Modern football requires goalkeepers to participate more
actively in the game and fulfi l the role of a libero. The
goalkeeper moves up the fi eld with his defence and is often
obliged to intercept a ball played between the defence
and his goal. He has a few fractions of a second to decide
whether to come out or not. If he is not sure, it is better
to stay in the penalty area and attempt to intercept the
ball using his hands. If the goalkeeper rushes out of the
penalty area indiscriminately, the attacker’s task may be
made easier or the goalkeeper may be sent off for a foul.
A good outcome when the goalkeeper comes out is a long
clearance, a clearance to touch (if necessary), a header
or a sliding tackle to recover the ball (without fouling the
opponent). If the goalkeeper has enough time, he can fi nd a
team-mate with a short pass. Trying to resolve the situation
by dribbling is too risky. The goalkeeper should shout to
his team-mates when he is coming out of the area. After
intervening, he must get back to position in goal as soon as
possible as play may continue. He should take into account
• the goalkeeper can also feint,
• watch out for a lob (don’t go to ground too early),
• strikers may opt to hit the ball between the goalkeeper’s
legs as he cannot keep his feet together,
• if the attacker is not looking at the goalkeeper, the
goalkeeper can commit himself to diving in against the
shot, closing down as much space as possible.
the weather and other conditions that may have a bearing
on how successful his intervention is likely to be (wind,
puddles, bumpy pitch, etc.).