The Upper Library
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- May 23, 2013
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I do get frustrated by people who comment about goal keeping with out any real understanding of the position. This is just a general moan I sometimes have. My biggest annoyance is the phrase "routine save" or "you would expect him to get to save that ..".
If a save is made to look routine it is almost certainly down to the skill of the keeper to get both his positioning and handling spot on. For me the best saves aren't the full length dives but the ones where the ball has to be gathered that is coming at you along the ground at great speed. Try it - it is very difficult.
I know this moan is probably boring everyone who reads this but it is just a big chip I have on my shoulder!! Yes I was a goalkeeper (both football and hockey)
If a save is made to look routine it is almost certainly down to the skill of the keeper to get both his positioning and handling spot on. For me the best saves aren't the full length dives but the ones where the ball has to be gathered that is coming at you along the ground at great speed. Try it - it is very difficult.
I know this moan is probably boring everyone who reads this but it is just a big chip I have on my shoulder!! Yes I was a goalkeeper (both football and hockey)