Where goalkeepers stand before they make a play on the ball significantly influences the extent of their range and the effectiveness of their play. Especially on crosses, correct starting spots are crucial. If the keeper starts correctly, he will have less distance to travel to claim crosses. This potential benefit encourages the keeper to come off the line.
Keepers are always hesitant when they have to travel a far distance from the goal. They think that the farther they venture, the more exposed the goal becomes. As a result, many keepers stay close to their goal line, and they’re less likely to come out for crosses. And their reluctance to move farther out enables the opponent to serve dangerous balls deep into the penalty area.
A keeper who takes up the correct starting spot-several yards off his line whenever that’s safe—will be more willing to come for crosses because he will be closer to the action and will need to travel only a short distance to claim the cross. A correct and aggressive starting spot will automatically increase the range of the keeper.
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