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Utilise modern training methods to take every football goalkeeper to the next level.
Basics of modern goalkeeper training
Modern goalkeeper training in football has developed considerably and places a large focus on training goalkeepers close to the game. The basics not only include classic saves with hands and feet and catching the ball. It is much more about recognising game situations and acting accordingly, learning the correct positioning and reacting quickly to unexpected developments in the game.
In addition to training reflexes and jumping ability, a lot of emphasis is placed on the goalkeeper anticipating and playing along. Well-trained goalkeepers master precise passing with both feet, confident dribbling and the initiation of moves. The aim of modern goalkeeper training is to regard the goalkeeper as an eleventh outfield player and to train them in a playful manner, as around 70% of all goalkeeper actions in today's football game are offensive actions.
Integrate small game forms into goalkeeper training
In addition to the basic learning of goalkeeping techniques with motivating exercises, the integration of game situations into goalkeeper training is crucial in order to create realistic conditions. This is achieved through the integration of many small game forms in which the goalkeeper gets to know the dynamics of the game with many actions. In contrast to uniform training exercises, small forms of play promote the goalkeeper's anticipation and decision-making. The multitude of constantly new game situations leads to an improvement in penalty area control, quick angles and intensive coordination with the defenders.
Goalkeeper training in small-sided games takes place under constant pressure from opponents, in which the goalkeeper is confronted with many attacks and goal finishes in a short space of time and must constantly reopen the game. This promotes mental strength and the ability to perform under competitive conditions. The combination of learning goalkeeping techniques in exercises close to the game and intensive goalkeeper training in small game formats forms a comprehensive training catalogue for the modern goalkeeper.
