![]() ![]() If the ball is being served from the left side of the goal, the goalkeepers take off should be with their left leg while elevating the right knee for protection (and vice versa if the ball is served from the right). When moving towards the ball, the goalkeeper should utilize small, quick steps with the last step being longer. One of the primary ingredients needed for goalkeepers to win crosses. Primarily used for short crosses this allows the goalkeeper to attack balls easier struck in the front half of the goal. Closed Stance: the body position of the goalkeeper is square to the service.This stance is primarily used to handle long services. This position allows for more field vision and provides an easier transition to win balls struck at the far post. Open Stance: the body position of the goalkeeper is slightly more open to the field of play.The body is relaxed in a “training bounce” (slight bounce in place) with the arms bent around chest height. Stance: The feet are shoulder-width apart with the knees slightly bent, and the weight is on the balls of the feet.Players dislike having a fist brush closely by them. Use boxing to intimidate the opposition.If contact with opponent is imminent, box the ball avoid contact when possible (less risk of injury).When the ball is driven toward the far post, continue the flight of the ball in the direction of the serve by boxing one-handed (use the hand closest to the ball).When moving forward toward the near post, never box across the front of the goal.When the goalkeeper is moving forward towards the ball, box with two hands back in the general direction of the service.Box for height, distance, width and accuracy.Box through the low center of the ball. ![]()
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