How do I guide my goalkeepers to implement tactical principles in space defense?
Long ball on two goals with leg use
Hinführender Teil Technique goal defense Technique space defense Tactic / Principles goal defense Tactic / Principles space defense
Net
2 ×
Airbody
3 ×
Balls
6 ×
From the central, courageous position, the goalkeeper should act instead of refraining. The protective leg can take over the important protective function. However, if the goalkeeper realizes that the ball or flank cannot be intercepted, he switches from space defense to goal defense.
Pro-Tip by Roland Rasch
Did I mention that I often ask my goalkeepers if they find it easier to intercept crosses or block follow-up actions from close range? I don't want to anticipate the survey result, but I'm always surprised by the clear result.
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