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70% of a goalkeeper’s work is done with his feet
David Clarke It was raining this weekend. It was muddy and it was windy. Who in their right mind would be a goakeeper on days like this? I always like to warm my goalkeeper up so he is ready when the...
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Tactics at short goal kicks can free up a congested midfield
David ClarkeTemperatures have plummeted over the past few weeks and the result has been that a number of games have been called off. My side couldn’t dodge a frozen pitch, but one of our younger teams...
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A quick thinking goalie can start counter attacks
By David Clarke Goalkeepers can distribute the ball from the back to get the team moving forward. They should be able to look around and communicate with the players in front of them, to play the ball...
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The goalkeeper has nowhere to hide
Watching one of the Under-12s goalkeepers at my local club this week picking the ball out of the net seven times I was reminded me of an article I had read by David James, the former England stopper...
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Goalkeepers can counter attack
Goalkeepers like nothing better than having the ball in their hands, running to the edge of their area, then blasting it into the sky. But throw-outs can be better, not to mention more valuable,...
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Building from the back
This practice looks at attacking movement that begins with every team’s last man – the keeper. Starting these forward moves from the back takes courage and confidence but utilising possession in this...
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Preparing for the conditions is vital for young players
One thing’s for sure, it hasn’t been great weather for goalkeepers this winter. Changing weather conditions can cause problems. How will the ball bounce? Will it skid through or stop? What kit to wear?...
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Neuer the Keeper Sweeper
Joachim Löw played his defenders in a very high line against Algeria which with the heat and not exactly speed players seemed like a risky strategy with balls over the top tempting for the opposition....
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Create a diamond defence on the Pivot/Goalkeeper axis
Individual players have a particular job to do in a diamond defence right from the goalkeeper to the attacking midfielders. The focus here is on the role of the defensive midfielder or pivot and his...
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Simple 1 v 1 goalkeeper drill
Middlesbrough stopper Victor Valdes is great at pulling off saves when he goes one-on-one with a striker – and if you run this session your goalkeepers could master the art too. Why use it This session...
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