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Goalkeeping=My Life

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Psyatika

Reserve Team
Originally posted by Honest Man
I play in goal for a Junior team called Ayr Baptists. I'm first choice keeper because the other one is stupid and makes stupid mistakes.
The best game I've ever had was a 9-0 victory over some team from Auchinleck a month ago. I saved two lobs, three shots and a rebound.
My weakness is that I'm too commited and I'm not scared of the ball because last thursday I got hit in the forehead by a boot because they didn't tie it properly. The goal still stood.:f***:
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To be honest, i don't see that as weakness. I am just like you...not afraid of the ball, and not afraid to take a head on collision. I have been hit point blank in the stomach by a shot in an indoor match, and still got across to stop the rebound, i have been hit point blank in the face by an Aussie Rules ball in a match for the New York Magpies, and there are countless colisions in which i have been a part (me and a striker, me and the post, me and the crossbar*), including being knocked unconsious in PRACTICE for diving in and getting kicked in the top of the head (i managed to fall on the ball though, i was told, so there was no rebound!).

I also remember (not too sure) being knocked out just before half time in a match when i was lobbed and leaped up to make the save, missed the ball, and ended up doing a half-reverse flip and landed on the top of my head. I couoldve sworn i was down for like a minute, but when i got up, no one even asked if i was alright, so i guess i wasn't down as long as i thought :(

Long story short though, don't EVER let someone tell you that commitment is a bad thing, especailly for keepers. Make a fast decision, and STICK WITH IT. And never be afraid of the ball, the post, the crossbar, a boot, nothing. Pain is only temporary after all, respect is forever.


-Chas

*it was only my arm, but still...
 
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uskid94

Youth Team
I play keeper too If anybody as ever been to stats and Live in maryland I play for my school Clavert Hall were ranked 2nd in the state and beat the #2 team in the country this year. Anywyas you have to be mentally tough to be a keeper. If you cant get over letting a goal in then your gonna let another one in thats something i learned early!!!
 
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Pontiakos

Starting XI
yeah its true psychology is a big part of it. You need to be aggressive always regardless of what is going on in the game. If you let one in and were aggressive about it, its ok. But if you let one in because you are hesitant then the coach will be on your *ss
 
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Pontiakos

Starting XI
the most difficult thing for me is penalty kicks, its tough to read an opponent's intent. But I'm working on it, like every thing else it takes practice
 
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tuomas706

Youth Team
I got into goalkeeping when I had played for about 4 years, Played outfield and goalie a few years. Lost my confidence on goal and quit being a goalie. After many years we had goalie troubles and I was installed on goal for 1 game against the team that eventually won our division and we only lost 2-0 them at home. Away it was 5-0 with our regular goalie.

Also last season goalie troubles hit again and I played 4 games on goal. 1st game went as joke in between the team and me. 2nd game and 3rd game were not so fun cos we lost both of them not because of me though. 4th game we won 6-1 and I actually got into the thing being a goalie. U need to be calm at position, U need shout at your defenders all game long and U got to be confident. The highlight was on the 1st game where I played on goal as we won 2-1 and I saved a penalty....Old cat was back! Saving penalties was my specialty when I was younger.
 
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tuomas706

Youth Team
Well there are few things that can help, but its more of pure confidence thing. You just gotta trust yourself on the situation.

One thing that helps is to keep your eye on the ball once the penalty taker starts the approach, Also checking the player before the approach might help. Some people can show quite clearly where they are gonna shoot or are they really nervous about taking the penalty.

Then there is the luck thing. It's not always on your side.

Basicly telling how to stop a penalty is impossible.
 
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