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DISTRIBUTION IN GOALKEEPING
Preventing goals may be a goalkeeper’s foremost duty, but it’s only part of the job. Once the ball is in the goalkeeper’s hands or at his or her feet, the keeper becomes an orchestrator. That’s why coaches should stress that goalkeepers are soccer players who happen to have the privilege of using their hands. Many Read more
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HOW TO BUILD CONFIDENCE; HAVE NO FEAR
The phrase have no fear is used to psych goalkeepers in big games.Every successful journey starts with positivity. The shooter has a big advantage over the goalkeeper mostly on close range. But that also means there’s more pressure on the shooter than the goalkeeper. Nobody wants to be remembered for failing to score on close Read more
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THE ACT OF PRACTICE IN FOOTBALL
This brings me to a story of a young boy who walks in the street of Accra and stops a man to ask, “How do I get the chance to play at Ohene Gyan Stadium?” The man looks down and says, “Practice, practice, practice!” The fact is, great performers reach the top of their chosen Read more
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Pure and Simple training
Advanced goalkeepers in particular require training sessions that make sense within the context of the game. More experienced and more focused keepers will not respond to a bells-and-whistles approach to training. Exercises that are popular at goalkeeper camps that force keepers to perform tasks that aren’t required during the game won’t get the best performance Read more
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CORNER KICKS: HIGH ALERT
A corner kick in football is a method of restarting play when the ball goes out of bounds over the goal line, last touched by a defending player either on the ground or in the air. The attacking team is awarded the corner kick, which is taken from the corner arc nearest to where the Read more
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Hitting the Peak: Goalkeepers gym workout
Being an elite goalkeeper requires being a 24/7 athlete. The decisions being made every day at every hour have an effect on performance. Sleep, diet, and fluids in addition to proper training determine the degree of success. Among the most important choices a keeper makes are those that relate to physical conditioning. Regardless of their Read more
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About The KONNECTGOALKEEPERS Apex Pro Match Glove
The Konnectgoalkeepers Apex Pro is a professional-grade match glove built for goalkeepers who demand confidence in every moment of the game. At the core of the glove is elite match latex, engineered to deliver reliable grip in both wet and dry conditions. Whether claiming crosses, securing low shots, or punching under pressure, the grip stays Read more
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CONSTANT REHEARSAL ON SET-PIECE
Set pieces decide games at all levels. Keepers need to constantly rehearse defending set plays on the training ground. Set plays also need to be discussed and analyzed in video sessions and meetings. Scouting is an important component to defending and preventing goals on set pieces. Keepers must have thorough knowledge about where an opponent Read more
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Penalty kicks the Spotlight in goalkeeping:
Saving a penalty kick is one of the goalkeeper’s greatest feats. The shooter gets a crack from only 12 yards away, stacking the odds greatly against the keeper. Various studies indicate that about 80 percent of penalty kicks at all levels result in goals. But when the keeper saves a penalty kick, it provides a Read more
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SET PLAY OR SET PIECE IN FOOTBALL
In football, a set play, also known as a set piece, refers to a planned, structured play that begins from a dead-ball situation, such as a free kick, corner kick, or throw-in. These situations allow teams to organize and execute specific strategies designed to create scoring opportunities or gain a tactical advantage. When the ball Read more
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