GOALKEEPER RESPONSIBILITIES

PATROL AREA OUTSIDE BOX 20 – 30 YARDS (SWEEPER/KEEPER)

              • Giving support to team when going forward.

              • Always giving an option to play back.

              • Switch point of attack, keep possession, or long pass.

              • Keep defensive shape & organization.

ORGANIZE DEFENSIVE SET PIECES

             •Corner kicks (organization, winning flighted balls).

             •Setting of walls (placement, numbers etc.).

- The goalkeeper’s first responsibility when defending a free kick is to be prepared for a quick shot on goal. A forward should initially set the wall and if there is to be a second whistle, then the goalkeeper can recheck the wall.

             •Shape & organization.

COMMUNICATION WITH ALL PLAYERS

• Continuous information to backline and then to midfield.

• Have an understanding of all aspects of the game to be a leader to all players.

• Must call “Keeper’s or “Away” to inform defense if you are coming off your line or staying on your line.

• The shout of “Keeper” means that the defenders will protect the goalkeeper, mark or obstruct a player or recover to goal line to protect the goal.

• When taking punts or goal kicks, the goalkeeper first tells team to “push up” and to either be “touch tight” or “get into a player”.

• Goalkeeper must organize the numbers back to defend when their team is taking a corner kick.

DISTRIBUTION

•Goalkeepers must take their own goal kicks to get to next level.

•Initiating attack with punt, drop kick or throw.

PUSHING UP WITH TEAM’S FORMATION

• Must be prepared to push as far as needed.

• Must understand “Gamesmanship”.

RECEIVING OF BACK PASSES

• Be confident to receive ball and play long or look to defensive outlet.

            • Avoid challenge or tackle - Safety first.

CONTROLLING THE BOX

              • Strong on dealing with the crosses and serves.

 • Organize players and get them to mark and to be aware of runs.

             • Early and loud calls or demands.