Goalkeeper Vocabulary Flashcards
(18 cards)
The keeper catches a cross or long ball in the air.
Claim a high ball.
The keeper starts a counterattack by throwing or kicking the ball fast after a save.
Distribute quickly
The keeper pushes the ball away with hands or arms instead of catching it.
Parry the ball
The keeper catches the ball without dropping it or spilling it.
Catch cleanly
The keeper dives on the ball to stop play and protect it from attackers.
Smother the ball
The keeper stops the ball from going into the goal.
Make a save
The keeper chooses NOT to come out and stays close to the goal.
Stay on his / her line
The keeper throws himself forward to stop an attacker from shooting in a 1v1 situation.
Dive at the attacker’s feet
The keeper tells defenders where to stand or who to mark.
Organise the defence
The keeper moves forward, away from the goal, to close down space or intercept the ball.
Come off his / her line
Moments when the keeper is facing an attacker alone, trying to stop a goal.
1V1 situations
How quickly the keeper responds to shots or unexpected situations.
Reaction time
The skill of catching and holding on to the ball safely.
Ball handling
How confident and effective the keeper is with high balls.
Aerial presence
The ability to save shots from different angles and distances.
Shot-stopping
Being in the right place at the right time to make a save.
Positioning
How the keeper moves and adjusts his feet quickly to stay balanced and ready.
Footwork
The ability to pass, throw, or kick the ball accurately to a teammate.
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