Entries in goalkeeper training (5)
The Science Behind The Goalkeeping Save
Have you ever thought about the bio mechanical functions behind making a perfect save? Thought not. In fact, there has been very little analysis at all when it comes to the movements needed to get to the ball effectively. One book, which has given a "slight insight" into the enigmatic science of goalkeeping is Thomas Reilly's (et. al) stellar work Science and Soccer
Ready, Set, Save!
“You stand before you walk.” Each developing child can be expected to move step-by-step toward developmental mastery in each developmental skill. As youth goalkeepers develop, one of the most crucial skills that must be mastered is the “stance.” Proper development of the keeper stance also called the “Ready Position” allows the keeper to effectively execute every other aspect of movement in goalkeeping.
Formal keeper training beginning at the U12 age group is when the very basic principles of goalkeeping must be taught. Proper instruction for goalkeepers in these age groups provides a solid foundation and establishing good habits for future success. Keepers at the U12 age group have reached the point where they will probably not move out of the way of a hard shot.
So, it is time to concentrate on receiving all types of balls and on distribution. It is at this age that they should be exposed to proper diving techniques. However, none of these technical skills have the greatest chance of being mastered if the keeper never learns to get into a ready position prior to a shot.
Peter Mastrogiovanni
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Getting Beat From Far, Far Away...
Has it happened to you? The goal that you felt a turkey could gobble up nice and easy, and an eagle could spot from a couple of miles away, but somehow, miraculously, slid past you into the back of the net? It happens to the best (whatever you consider the best to be) goalkeepers on the planet. Today I was browsing the online Croatian news and discovered this 60 metre effort in the Polish league that left one hapless goalkeeper befuddled and his team mates baying for some blood.
David Beckham Goalkeeping
Just recently we saw Rio Ferdinand don the goalkeeping gloves in an attempt to save Manchester United from getting the boot in the FA Cup vs Portsmouth. It was interesting to find the following video of David Beckham in between the sticks against some kids at a youth training camp for the LA Galaxy. It was great fun to watch a right wing try to pull off some fancy saves against a bunch of kids, but a worthy cause nonetheless, and great to see one of the best help kids in LA get familiar with the game.
French Goalkeeper Training & The Power Square
French goalkeeper Hugo Lloris of Nice has been added to the French national team at the age of 21, and while I found a great video clip of one brilliant save from Lloris, it got me thinking about French goalkeeper training in general. Throughout the world, French training methodologies are considered the best in the world, think Arsene Wenger for example. How do the French train their goalkeepers? Pretty hard by the looks of the following video.
