On the Left Wing
KIT NAPIER
This is from his official coaching site:
I have a structure to my training which I stick to very strictly.
When you've caught 20 crosses in a row it can start to get pretty dull, but it has to be done at least three or four times a week.
You have to do it to keep your body focused, and make sure the 'easy' things don't become a problem during the game.
That applies to all aspects of a goalkeeper's work - kicking, punching, diving...you name it, it has to be addressed.
I'd like to say it's really fantastic, but it can get pretty boring at times!
It's well worth it though, especially when it puts you in a position to play football for your country.
Scream and shout!
Another really important part of being a goalkeeper is communication.
I spend a lot of time shouting at my team-mates, so it helps if they know what I'm telling them!
I spend a lot of time working on this, both with England and Man City. And it's not just me shouting at them - they have to communicate with me as well.
It's vital to practise this on the training ground, without the noise of the crowd. That way, everyone will know what they're doing when the pressure's really on!
NOTHING ON STUDYING PENALTY TAKERS, SAVING PENALTIES OR EVEN POSITIONING YOURSELF RIGHT FOR FREE KICKS AND CORNERS .....
complete tosser IMHO
I have a structure to my training which I stick to very strictly.
When you've caught 20 crosses in a row it can start to get pretty dull, but it has to be done at least three or four times a week.
You have to do it to keep your body focused, and make sure the 'easy' things don't become a problem during the game.
That applies to all aspects of a goalkeeper's work - kicking, punching, diving...you name it, it has to be addressed.
I'd like to say it's really fantastic, but it can get pretty boring at times!
It's well worth it though, especially when it puts you in a position to play football for your country.
Scream and shout!
Another really important part of being a goalkeeper is communication.
I spend a lot of time shouting at my team-mates, so it helps if they know what I'm telling them!
I spend a lot of time working on this, both with England and Man City. And it's not just me shouting at them - they have to communicate with me as well.
It's vital to practise this on the training ground, without the noise of the crowd. That way, everyone will know what they're doing when the pressure's really on!
NOTHING ON STUDYING PENALTY TAKERS, SAVING PENALTIES OR EVEN POSITIONING YOURSELF RIGHT FOR FREE KICKS AND CORNERS .....
complete tosser IMHO
