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!

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Community Q&A

  • Question
    What do I do if there is a 2-on-1 situation?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    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.
  • Question
    How do I dive without getting hurt?
    Joven_Mage
    Joven_Mage
    Community Answer
    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.
  • Question
    What do I do if I don't have equipment?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    It really depends on you. Lots of people don't have resources. Lots of footballers (soccer players) who are now top professionals did not have equipment, but they had resourcefulness. They made the best of what they had. If you're determined and creative enough you will find a way. Look into getting second-hand equipment or borrowing from a friend, for example.
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Warnings

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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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Co-authors: 29
Updated: June 14, 2022
Views: 49,225
Categories: Soccer
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