Dennis, Adrian. (July 1, 2014). US goalkeeper Tim Howard rolls the ball out during the 2014 FIFA World Cup (photo). Retrieved from [https://www.soccertoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Tim-Howard-World-Cup.jpg]
When the goalkeeper is in possession of the ball or involved in the play as a player. These skills account for the majority of touches from a goalkeeper in most games.
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The most exhilarating part of being a goalkeeper. Requires lots of work on footwork and technique to improve success and avoid injury.
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It all comes down to positioning, timing, anticipation... and commitment to your decision.
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Positioning and communication are vital. There're also lots of rules to understand that will affect your decisions on set pieces.
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Protecting the near post is a must, but the goalkeeper should also be aware of the positioning of other attackers and organizing their defenders.