| This article discusses four (4) things you "must be", if | | | | commander 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 not | | | | chatter box (on the field at least). |
| going to make you a better goalie. If you want to | | | | 3) Be Dominant |
| become better at anything it is going to involved | | | | You need to make the opposition terrified of coming |
| dedication and hard work; so do yourself a favour | | | | into 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 Crazy | | | | dangerous is yours. Either come and retain possession |
| Yes you heard correctly. If you want to be a Soccer | | | | of 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 shot | | | | If you want to be a dominant goalkeeper, you are |
| at you 100 miles per hour every time you step onto | | | | going to need to be brave as well. Whatever you do; |
| the Soccer field. I'm not trying to discourage you | | | | throwing yourself at a defenders feet or punching |
| from becoming a Soccer goalie. Simply letting you | | | | the 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 Vocal | | | | soon before you find the ball in the back of your net. |
| Communication is one of the most important skill sets | | | | Go out with the intent to win the ball and keep it out |
| of the Soccer goalkeeper. Because, the goalie can | | | | of your goal. Be Big! Be Scary! Be Brave! |
| see the whole field, it is important that he/she | | | | Apply these concepts to your game with consistent |
| communicates with his whole team. Organize your | | | | practice and you will soon become a better Soccer |
| team from the back to the front; you are the | | | | goalie. |