4 Powerful Tips to Become a Better Soccer (Football) Goalie

This article discusses four (4) things you "must be", ifcommander of your troops. Being shy and timid isn't
you want to become a better Soccer goalie.going to get you anywhere as a goalkeeper. Be a
Remember, that simply reading this article is notchatter box (on the field at least).
going to make you a better goalie. If you want to3) Be Dominant
become better at anything it is going to involvedYou need to make the opposition terrified of coming
dedication and hard work; so do yourself a favourinto your 18 yard box. Own your goal area. Every ball
and put this advice to work.that comes into your box and could be potentially
1) Be Crazydangerous is yours. Either come and retain possession
Yes you heard correctly. If you want to be a Soccerof the ball or punch it far away from your goal.
goalie you are going to need to be border line crazy.4) Be Brave
Think about it. Do you really want to have balls shotIf you want to be a dominant goalkeeper, you are
at you 100 miles per hour every time you step ontogoing to need to be brave as well. Whatever you do;
the Soccer field. I'm not trying to discourage youthrowing yourself at a defenders feet or punching
from becoming a Soccer goalie. Simply letting youthe ball clear through a bundle of players. Do it with
know what's ahead of you.bravery, if you are timid and hesitate, it won't be
2) Be Vocalsoon before you find the ball in the back of your net.
Communication is one of the most important skill setsGo out with the intent to win the ball and keep it out
of the Soccer goalkeeper. Because, the goalie canof your goal. Be Big! Be Scary! Be Brave!
see the whole field, it is important that he/sheApply these concepts to your game with consistent
communicates with his whole team. Organize yourpractice and you will soon become a better Soccer
team from the back to the front; you are thegoalie.