How to Be an All Star Goal Keeper

Last Updated: May 28, 2024

The goal keeper is the last line of defense to prevent the other team from scoring. There are a few things that make an exceptional goal keeper, including awareness, proper form, and ability to move quickly. This article will help you train yourself to maximize these skills to become the best goal keeper you can be!

Things You Should Know

Stand on the balls of your feet with your knees bent and and your body loose so you can react quickly.
Stay in communication with your teammates since you have a full view of the field. Take control and shout instructions when you need to.
Watch your opponents' feet, not their eyes, to figure out where they're kicking the ball ahead of time.

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Position your body correctly

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Keep your eyes on the ball. This way you'll always be prepared for the shot. Never turn your back to the field.

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Rely on the "W".

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Use this when catching higher balls and it will be much more effective. Always keep your hands over top of the ball when you catch it so that it falls down to your feet if you can't hold on to it. It's much better to have the ball loose at your feet than to have it loose going through your hands into the net. ^{[1]
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Shout!

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Stay loose.

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Position yourself appropriately

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This helps shorten the open areas for the other team to shoot into. ^{[3]
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Stay balanced.

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When a shot is taken, while you're in the goal, always move so you are in front of the ball.

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Be alert.

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Be ready to rush out at the ball if necessary. When you rush out make sure to be on your toes. When approaching an attacker, dive horizontally at his/her feet. Make sure to cover all the angles. Do not shy away from the ball. ^{[4]
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Watch your opponents' feet, not their eyes.

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Be prepared for corner kicks.

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Be ready to rush out and punch the ball out of the air.

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Your best chance is to wait until the person who has the ball gets close and run towards him and pounce on the ball. If he passes the ball while you are charging him, it will probably be a bad pass because he is under pressure.

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Make sure that you are wearing proper equipment, such as knee/elbow pads, and dive properly (on your side, not stomach). Sometimes it's going to hurt a little, it's a tough sport.

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Things You'll Need

A soccer team to be on. The one you're on will do nicely.
A soccer team to play against. The one you're playing against with the one you're on will do nicely.
A soccer field
Equipment: gloves, cleats, shinguards, padded shirt and shorts, mouthguard.

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How to Be an All Star Goal Keeper

Things You Should Know

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Position your body correctly

Rely on the "W".

Shout!

Stay loose.

Position yourself appropriately

Stay balanced.

Be alert.

Watch your opponents' feet, not their eyes.

Be prepared for corner kicks.

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