| I am a newly graduate of soccer goalie drills of my | | | | You may say it is quite simple but you are mistaken. |
| team. I was "the chosen one", as my coach would | | | | I must learn to juggle the ball with my hands, wrists |
| address me, to be the teams' goalkeeper. I was at | | | | and forearms to be able to build my strength and |
| first irritated when my coach passes on the ball to | | | | vigilance in ball handling. Alertness is very much |
| me and said: "Spend your next eight hours with your | | | | needed because we always give the opponent that |
| new best friend on the team". I told myself that as a | | | | single chance to score and me, as a goalkeeper must |
| player I should be cooperative with my coach but at | | | | be vigilant to compensate for my team. |
| that moment my blood rushes up through my and I | | | | Footwork soccer goalie drills were also part of my |
| wanted to yell at him. But then I controlled my | | | | training. I need to run and embrace the ball before it |
| emotions and looked seriously into the ball. | | | | turns to be a point in favor of our opponent. I have |
| Soccer goalie drills is not a one step ladder as what | | | | been able to develop my field vision and precision of |
| my coach would tell me. It is a great task given to a | | | | the soccer field. |
| competitive player. My task is completely pro team | | | | The hallmark of it all is what my coach told me as |
| and anti opponents team. Even if my teammates fail | | | | the golden rule of goalie drills. With me as the |
| to get on the lead of the ball, we could still score for | | | | goalkeeper of the team must first set the goal in the |
| a point if I make my move marvelous that is, not | | | | mind of the attacker who holds ball and secondly on |
| letting the ball pass the goal cage. | | | | the goalpost. |
| My first drill was the complete familiarity of the ball. | | | | |