| This article addresses 5 areas Soccer goalies need to | | | | lot of work as a Soccer goalie. |
| work on day in and out if they want to make it to | | | | The closer you are to the opponent the harder |
| the top level of Soccer. The advice in this article is | | | | it will be for him to score. |
| helpful, only if you act on it. Simply reading this article | | | | Come out and "be big", cover as much space as |
| is not going to make you a better goalie. Until you | | | | possible. |
| put this information into practice you will never reach | | | | 4) Reading Opponents |
| your full potential as a Soccer goalie. | | | | Most players will look up when they are going to |
| 1) Diving | | | | shoot. Try to read their eyes. |
| Learn to dive to both sides; a goalie that can | | | | The direction of the shooters foot will generally |
| only dive one way is relatively useless. | | | | tell when they are going to place the ball. |
| Dive with your hand first not your head. It isn't | | | | You will learn mainly through experience. Keep |
| fun putting your head into a Soccer goal post. | | | | trying to read your opponents. |
| Improve your vertical jump this will help your | | | | 5) High Balls |
| diving (Strength Training & Plyo-metrics) | | | | On corners or crosses you need to be a |
| 2) Quick Reflexes | | | | commanding force in your box. |
| This is the most important aspect of a Soccer | | | | Come out strong and punch the Soccer ball clear |
| goalie. | | | | or catch the ball if possible. |
| Search the internet for reflex training drills. | | | | Be realistic, don't try to go for a ball that is way |
| Become a Futsal or Indoor goalie, the quick | | | | out of your Soccer goalie area. |
| action will help your reflexes. | | | | Always practice improving these areas of your game |
| 3) Covering Angles | | | | and you will soon be on your will soon learn how to |
| Learning to properly cover angles will save you a | | | | Become a Better Soccer goalie. |