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This project is about goalkeeper positioning. In our opinion goalkeeper positioning is a crucial skill for goalkeepers.
Goalkeeping positioning is crucial for goalkeepers because it directly influences their ability to make saves and prevent goals.
Here are several reasons why goalkeeping positioning is important:
- Shot Angle Management: Proper positioning allows goalkeepers to cover the most likely shooting angles, reducing the available space for the opponent to score. By positioning themselves well, goalkeepers can make the goal appear smaller and force the shooter to hit a more difficult target.
- Reaction Time Optimization: Being in the right position enables goalkeepers to react quickly to shots or crosses. By anticipating the play and adjusting their positioning accordingly, they can minimize the time it takes to reach the ball and make a save. This can be the difference between a successful save and a goal conceded.
- Cutting Off Angles: Goalkeepers need to position themselves to cut off the angles between the shooter and the goal. By closing down the available shooting space, they increase the chances of the shot being directed straight at them, making it easier to make a save.
- One-on-One Situations: In one-on-one situations with an attacking player, a well-positioned goalkeeper can force the shooter to make a decision quickly, putting pressure on them and potentially forcing a rushed or inaccurate shot. Good positioning also allows the goalkeeper to close down the angles and reduce the available space for the attacker.
Thibaut Courtois’s positioning for finishing from the penalty box.
Alisson Becker’s positioning for finishing from out of the penalty box.
Yann Sommer’s positioning for finishing from out of the penalty box.