Here’s how science backs the power of presence:
1. Visual Dominance:
Assertive body language increases perceived size & threat level.
Ofori’s wide stance, chest out, and intense eye contact made him look bigger than the goal.
2. Vocal Leadership:
Loud, confident communication builds team structure & authority.
Ofori didn’t just talk – he commanded.
3. Psychological Edge:
Confident GKs cause strikers to second-guess – lowering shot accuracy & speed.
Ofori’s stare alone could shake the most clinical finishers.
*Bonus Insight:
Confident postures don’t just affect how others see you, they boost your own performance too.
In football and specifically goalkeepers, turning pressure into dominance involves a combination of tactical awareness, individual skills, and mental resilience. This includes using tactics like a high press to force errors, developing skills for catching shot and receiving passes. Turning under pressure, and mastering mental strategies to stay focused and decisive.
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