How to learn to be a goalkeeper

Start with physical preparation. Despite the fact that the goalkeeper does not need a lot to run on the field during a football match, he should be able to compete for the ball. He needs to have a strong torso and harmoniously developed muscles. Therefore, training in the gym two or three times a week will be required. Do not forget about cross training. This will help to develop endurance for long workouts and lots of games. Go to the pool at the end of the week. Water treatments will help to restore muscles and give energy for the next cycle.

Train your legs, doing special jumping exercises. You can do both in the gym and in the General group of players. First, always perform squats and polupricepy the post. For a goalkeeper jumping foot is crucial. Secondly, do a split step with a weight or without it. In each set must be at least 50-60 reps. Thirdly, perform a leg press on a special simulator. This exercise is less traumatic. All this will help to develop the thighs, buttocks and legs, that will affect the jump ball.

Develop the reaction. As it is banal sounds, to become a good goalkeeper, you need to reflect as much as possible flying to the target goals. Ask teammates to hit from different positions many times. Let it be a corner, free kicks, penalties, shots from the long distances etc. more Than one workout caught or beat goals, the faster you develop goalie skills. Try to pick up the ball always ahead of the enemy, not letting him even get a shot on goal. Teammates need to feel that you — a reliable guarantor.

Learn different techniques of handling the ball. These include: knocking the ball a foot off the goal area and penalty area, hitting the ball with the fist grip in the hands. These skills you must possess in perfection. Hit the ball along with colleagues in the club. With strong shots on target do not try to take the ball in his hands and shoot him with his fists. To model these aspects many times in each session.