A -Passes to B A - Moves relation to the ball B -Can play either C C - Can Shoot aiming at the middle 3rd of the goal
⢠The goalkeepersâ starting position in relation to the ball. ⢠Movement into line of the ball. ⢠The Set Position as the ball is struck. ⢠The Assessment as to which technique will be most appropriate. The hands from being in front of the line of the body need to be broughtinto the line of the trajectory of the ball with the chest square. The hands are prepared with the palms facing the ball with the fingers Spread and the thumbs forming the âWâ shape. The elbows need to be slightly flexed to act as âshock absorbersâ when The contact of the hands is made with the ball. The contact with the ball needs to be made approximately â30- 45 kmsâ in front of the body. âSoft hands â Strong wristsâ. âKeep the eyes on the back of the ballâ. Common problems: The goalkeepersâ head is not still and the head retracts as the catch is made, thus making the goalkeeper unbalanced. The goalkeepersâ elbows are not flexed enough, which âflattensâ the hand shape, which often leads to the ball catching the end of the goalkeepersâ fingers.
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