Keeper 101

 

This page is for both parents and coaches alike. Here you will find articles that will address ferquently asked questions about goalkeeping.

TEN STEPS TO A WINNING EDGE

Here are ten questions every player needs to ask themselves.

 


 

GOALKEEPING 101

The Basics Every Parent and Coach Should Know About Keeping. 

 


 

GLOVE CARE

 3 Easy Steps To Getting The Most Out Of Your Gloves.

 

 


 

DON'T GET TRIPPED UP OVER YOUR OWN FEET

Footwork is often overlooked and yet it is one of the most important skills a keeper must learn.

 


 

Black Hole Info

This is a document that goes along with the black hole diagram. It give you a guide line on the positioning of the keeper and the use of defenders on the post.


 

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Black Hole Diagram

This is a drawling of the area on a coner kick that most goals are scored from.


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Wall Set Up

Here is a general rule of thumb on when and how many players to use in a wall.

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Penalty Kick Diagram

 


This Is a Diagram Intended To Show 3 Different Zones That PK's Are Shot And Where The Keeper Has The Best Chance Of Making A Save


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If you have a question you would like answered please email it to rocksolidkeeping@verizon.net and I will do my best to help you out.

Yours in soccer,

                         CHAD