| When it comes to Penalty Kicks, the goalie is always | | | | 4) Look at the Shooter's eyes. |
| at a huge disadvantage. However, there are certain | | | | Most Soccer players will give hints to where they are |
| things a Soccer goalie can do to increase his/her | | | | shooting the ball. You just have to be aware and look |
| chances of saving a penalty kick. This article | | | | for these "tells". Some shooters will look directly at |
| discusses some great Tips to Become a Good | | | | their desired target prior to shooting the ball. Take |
| Soccer Goalie and How to Save a Penalty shot. | | | | note of this and favour this side. Although, you may |
| 1) Favour One Side of the Goal. | | | | want to be aware of some players trying to throw |
| Sometimes goalkeepers will strongly favour one side | | | | you off and trick you by looking one way and |
| of the goal in an effort to trick the opposition into | | | | shooting the other. |
| shooting the ball into the other side. At the point of | | | | 5) Get into the head of your opponent. |
| the kick the goalkeeper will leap to the other side of | | | | By getting into the head of your opponent you may |
| the goal in an attempt to stop the ball. | | | | be able to break their concentration and distract |
| 2) Be lively on the Goal line. | | | | them during the Penalty shot. There are several |
| You should always be on your toes as a goalkeeper. | | | | things goalkeepers do, you may have your own |
| This will increase the likeliness of you saving the shot. | | | | tricks, but whatever the case, be sure to keep it in |
| When you are "flat footed" your reaction time will | | | | reason. You don't want to get a Card for your antics. |
| greatly be reduced. Moving side to side on the line will | | | | Here are few examples:o Moving your arms crazily in |
| also distract your opponent and make him lose | | | | Goal.o Blowing the opponent a Kiss.o Winking at him |
| concentration when it comes time to shoot the | | | | her. |
| Soccer ball. | | | | Try some of these tricks out the next time your |
| 3) Look at the Shooters plant foot. | | | | team is practicing penalty shots. If some of them |
| Generally the planting foot (the non-shooting foot) | | | | work for you, you should take note of it and apply |
| will be directed at the shooter's desired target. | | | | them in games. It may make the difference between |
| Goalkeepers can use this little piece of information to | | | | a win or a loss for your team. I hope you enjoyed |
| their advantage. Notice where the planting foot is | | | | these Tips for Becoming a Good Soccer Goalie. |
| directed prior to the shot and favour this side. | | | | |