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In addition to the basic moves, goalkeepers need to learn another set of skills important for their special role on the only player allowed to use his or her hands to play the ball (except when a player is throwing in the ball from the sideline). |  |
| The goalie has to be ready to quickly move in any direction. From the basic stance, the goalkeeper can reach, leap, and dive quickly. With his or her knees slight bent, the goalkeeper stands with his or her feet about shoulder width apart. The goalie's arms and hands are raised and ready to stop and shot at the goal. |  |
Shots
that would go in the goal if the if the goalkeeper didn't intercept them
are called shots on goal. The basic things to accomplish for goalkeeping
are....
Positioning, Collecting, Diving, And Distributing
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Points to remember are...... 1. Learn to play soccer in the field while you also learn to be a goalie. 2. The penalty box is your domain, and your teammates must get out of your way when you call them off. 3. Be a barrier between the ball and the goal first; then try to catch the ball. 4. Act decisively when you go for the ball. Don't stop until it's in your hands. 5. Hold the ball securely while you decide what you'll do with it. |
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