By Wayne Henderson - In order to make sharp, powerful low saves it is important to be in the correct position in order to generate the power to dive at full length. If the goalkeeper is diving from a position that is too upright, the keeper makes a save that is almost landing on top
Continue readingBy Lawrence Fine, Author of the FineSoccer Coaching Bible.
Welcome to the Goalkeeping Newsletter. Today’s topic deals with keeping your head down on low balls.
You would think that low balls right at the keeper would be some of the easiest saves to make. One of the biggest mistakes made on these low balls is the lifting of the head just before the ball arrives.
The thing keepers must keep in mind is when they lift their heads their hands rise as well.
Ideally the keeper wants to have his hands below the ball as it
Continue readingBy Lawrence Fine, Author of the FineSoccer Coaching Bible.
Welcome to the Goalkeeping Newsletter. Today’s featured game works on saves hit low and at you.
One of the most difficult saves for a keeper to make is the low hard shot either right at them or slightly to their side. The challenge is getting down quickly and holding onto the ball, if at all possible. It gets even more difficult if the ball skids right before getting to the keeper. This game helps keepers prepare for these situations.
Start with two keepers 10 yards apart (the distance can be changed if needed) each in the middle of a 2 yard wide goal. One keeper starts with a ball in their hands.
The keepers try to score by throwing the ball toward the other goal. The ball must be