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goalkeeping
coaching your mind
PART 1 From a psychological point of view, the try to experience every pass and feel
introduction
goalkeeper occupies what is arguably the every tackle, to anticipate every action of
most difficult of team positions. Although the opposing team. A conscious effort
each member of the team must accept must be made to block out potential
responsibility for any physical and mental distractions - poor field surface, inclement
errors committed during the heat of weather, verbally abusive spectators - that
competition, mistakes by the keeper are could disrupt concentration. Keepers
generally punished immediately and should focus on elements of play that
more severely than those of field players. might give them a performance edge,
Simply put, a mistake by the goalkeeper such as position of the ball, movement of
most often results in a goal scored against opponents, and organizing the defence.
the team. It is not a position for the faint Position of the ball. The ball should be
of heart or weak of spirit. To consistently kept in vision at all times. The keeper must
perform at a high level requires maintain an optimal state of readiness
outstanding physical tools coupled with a when opponents have possession of the
high degree of mental toughness. ball within striking distance of the goal.
There is much truth to the old coaching Movement of opponents. The keeper
adage “where the mind goes, the body should be aware of opponents
will follow.” Your mental approach to anticipating their movements and
the game largely determines your ability positions.
to succeed in pressure situations and Organizing the defence. From a vantage
to psychologically overcome mistakes point behind the last line of defenders,
committed by yourself or teammates. the keeper is in an excellent position to
To win the mental game, every keeper see the entire field and anticipate how
must master the three Cs of goalkeeping: the play will develop. A good keeper
courage, concentration, and confidence. verbally communicates information to
Maintaining Focus During the Match teammates so that they can position
Hockey is a game where the play can be properly with respect to the ball and
highly unpredictable, so the keeper must opponents. Commands should be loud
be totally immersed in the action from and straightforward.
the opening whistle. He or she should
speed, agility, quickness
You thighs are
mighty important
BACk PEDAl BACkWARD RUN
1. Run backward with short, quick steps. 1. Run backward with short, quick steps.
for playing hockey.
2. Pump arms and land on balls of feet. 2. Reach heel of foot to buttocks; extend
3. Keep chest up, and take as many steps leg behind body.
Warm them up
as possible. 3. Keep chest up, pump arms and land
on balls of feet.
to perfection with
these two
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SAQ drills:
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