A BASIC INTRODUCTION
The position of goalkeeper is that of a
'specialist technician' and, therefore, a great deal of work
on individual technique is required to reach a competent standard.
Practice 1
Handling
Two players 10 yards apart throw the ball to each other
Key Points
Starting position - weight should be on the balls of the feet
feet should be shoulder-width apart
hands should be at waist height, outside the line of the body
palms of the hands open
head should be slightly forward and steady at all times
Catching the ball 'above head height'
Hands in front of the body
Fingers spread into what we call the 'W' shape
Take the ball early
Catch behind the ball
Catching a ball at 'chest height'
Hands in front of the body
Palms facing outward
Fingers spread in the 'W' shape
Catch behind the ball
or
Allow the ball to go into the chest
'Cup' the ball - wrap hands and forearms around the ball
Clutch the ball into the chest
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