| The Soccer Goalie is definitely at a disadvantage | | | | Soccer goalie, you can use this to your advantage. |
| when facing a Penalty Kick. The ball is close, the net | | | | Watch where the planting foot is pointed; favour this |
| is big, and the ball is small. However, if you want to | | | | side. |
| become a Good Soccer Goalie, you will have to learn | | | | 4) Be active on the line. |
| how to save a penalty kick. Luckily for you there are | | | | When standing on the line, prior to the kick being |
| a few tips and tricks you can use to better your | | | | taken, you should always be active. Move side to |
| odds. | | | | side to throw off the shooter. This will also give you |
| 1) Watch the shooter's eyes. | | | | a better chance of reacting quickly. It's easier to |
| Many players will telegraph where they are going to | | | | move when you're on your toes, rather than being |
| shoot the ball, by looking at their desired target | | | | flat footed. |
| before they shoot the ball. | | | | 5) Favour one side. |
| 2) Get in your opponents head. | | | | You may want to favour one side, leaving an opening |
| If you can get into your opponent's head you may | | | | on the other side of the goal, to encourage the |
| be able to make them lose their focus. There are | | | | opponent to shoot to the open corner. When the |
| many things you could do to make this happen (be | | | | shot is taken, quickly move to the open side. |
| sure to keep it within reason). Here are just a few:o | | | | Try these tips out next time your practicing your |
| Winking at your opponent.o Blowing him/her a kiss.o | | | | Penalty shots. If some of them work for you, you |
| Waving your arms frantically. | | | | may want to use them in a game situation. |
| 3) Watch the planting foot. | | | | Remember if you want to become a Good Soccer |
| As a general rule of thumb, the Soccer ball will usually | | | | Goalie, you are going to have to learn how to save |
| travel where the planting foot is directed. As a | | | | penalty kicks. |