Goalkeeper Handbook

FUNDAMENTAL SAVES
by
TANIA SINGFIELD
goalkeeper
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BASKET
Eyes on the ball Diagonal step; outside of ball Hands together; palms facing the ball Arms together; between the legs
Lower back knee Hands under the ball Chest over top of ball
Ball roll up forearms; into chest Protect; palms hugging the ball Hands together; hand over hand
Stay low to complete the save
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SMOTHER
Eyes on the ball Diagonal step; outside of ball Hands together; palms facing the ball Arms together; between the legs Lower back knee
Ball is tight against the chest Lower forearms toward the ground Fall forward
Blow out on impact Weight is on forearms & legs
Gentle landing
MID BASKET
Eyes on the ball Diagonal step; outside of ball Hands together; palms facing the ball Arms together
Body behind the ball Ball rolls up the forearms Chest over top of ball
Protect the ball against the chest Hand over hand
Stay over top of the ball
CONTOUR
Eyes on the ball Body behind the ball Hands ready Elbows bent
Hands are in a W-shape Palms are contour (shape of the ball) Hands meet the ball in front of body Elbows are pointed downward
Hands behind & slightly over top of ball Arms absorb the shot Palms and ngers are touching the ball Head is steady
Ball is held across from the chest
HIGH CONTOUR
Eyes on the ball Body behind the ball Hands ready Elbows bent
Hands are in a W-shape Palms are contour (shape of the ball) Hands meet the ball in front of body Arms are slightly bent in front of body
Hands behind & slightly over top of ball Arms absorb the shot Palms and ngers are touching the ball Head is steady
Ball is brought back to chest level
HIGH KNEE C.
Eyes on the ball Body behind the ball Jump off planting leg Drive hands and knee towards the ball
Hands are in a W-shape Hands meet ball in front of body Knee is driven up for protection Arms are slightly bent in front body
Hands behind & slightly over top of ball Arms absorb the shot Lower the ball after the catch Head is steady
Protect the ball after making the save
COLLAPSE
Eyes on the ball Diagonal step toward the ball Knees bent Hands drive over front knee Hands form a W-shape Lower hip Hands collect the ball
Closest hand forms the "wall" Furthest hand forms the "ceiling" Elbows bent Land on hip, ball and shoulder Bottom knee bent Top knee slightly bent
Ball should be held across from head
DIVE
Eyes on the ball Diagonal step toward the ball Knees bent Hands drive over front knee
Power off inside leg Drive hands and outside knee towards the ball Hands are in a W-shape
Closest hand forms the "wall" Furthest hand forms the "ceiling" Once ball is caught; start to lower it
Top knee starts to straighten Bottom knee becomes bent Ball touches the ground rst followed by hip and shoulder
DEFLECTION
Eyes on the ball Diagonal step towards the ball Knees bent
Drive closest hand towards the ball Palm facing the ball Push off inside leg
Meet the ball with the "heel" of the hand Straighten arm while pushing it wide lower onto hip
Keep eyes on the ball
GOAL KICK
Eyes on the ball Start back about 4 yards behind the ball Raise opposite arm to kicking foot
Lean back Planting foot should be alongside of the ball (6-8 inches away) Bum down Open hips and shoulders toward the ball Lean away from the ball Start to swing arm back across body in schncronization of the striking foot
Strike the bottom half of the ball Connect with the top, inside edge of the foot Keep the heel down
Eyes on the ball After contact, follow through by bringing kicking foot across planting foot
PUNTING
Eyes on the ball Hold ball in front of body Hands should be on the side of the ball
Release the ball just below the waist Time it with the planting foot Keep knees bent
Lean back point kicking foot down connect just below knee height
Strike the ball with the laces, on the bottom half of the ball
Follow through
THROWING
Eyes on the target Hold the ball behind the body; arms straight Shoulders and hips are turned away from the target Lean back; put weight on back leg Swing arms together; front arm swing down, throwing arm swing up Transfer weight from back leg onto front leg Lean forward
Shoulders and hips start to open towards the target Weight is on front leg (keep knee bent) Swing arm overtop of body Release ball just in front of body Fingers pointed towards the target Flight of the ball should be downward
Follow through by bringing throwing arm across body

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FUNDAMENTAL SAVES

KYLA CLARK WWW.GOLDENGLOVESACADEMY.COM

Stay low to complete the save

Blow out on impact Weight is on forearms & legs

Protect the ball against the chest Hand over hand

Stay over top of the ball

Ball is held across from the chest

Ball is brought back to chest level

Protect the ball after making the save

Ball should be held across from head

Keep eyes on the ball

Follow through by bringing throwing arm across body

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