Handling
A basic catch that is performed when collecting a ball that is rolling to you on the ground.
What is a scoop
This is considered a basic diving save, in which both feet stay in contact with the ground until the ball is played.
What is a collapse dive
This situation is defined by the goalkeeper's likelihood to reach the ball before the attacker.
What is a goalkeeper advantage situation
THIS type of footwork is used to move the goalkeeper into the path of a flighted ball (particularly when the ball comes from a wide channel)
What is a J step
GKs can do THIS to the ball, which FPs can only do once the ball is out of play.
What is THROW the ball.
Placing your hands behind, on top, and around the ball (in that order) are key components of executing THIS type of catch.
What is a contour catch.
THIS is what we call the final step in a dive before playing the ball (or attempting to).
What is a power step
What is moving the ball
When we use our keeper call in a crossing situation (or any other appropriate situation), we are communicating THIS:
What is that we have made the decision to leave the goal to play the ball.
This type of distribution out of the feet has been popularized by its ability to drive a ball quickly to teammates over longer distances.
What is a side volley.
Scoops and baskets can be characterized as THIS type of catch.
What is an underhand catch.
A back-to-bar save involves a recovery dive in which the GK redirects the ball over THIS apparatus.
What is the crossbar
THIS type of save involves making contact on the ball at the feet of the attacker with the wrists (in an ideal situation).
What is a breakaway smother
Using one hand vs two hands, and moving the ball back in it's path of travel vs continuing its path of travel are key differences between these two skills
What are boxing and punching
This type of goalkeeper distribution has shortened in distance in recent years, due to the prevalence of "build up or build out" tactics.
What is a goal kick.
This hand shape is recommended when dealing with a lofted ball versus a driven ball.
What is a 'W'
This skill can be classified as a diving skill or a handling skill. Because another name for it is a forward collapse, we've listed it here.
What is a front smother
This "Coach Ike-ism" is used to emphasize that in stalking position, the feet should be close enough to prevent a nutmeg.
What is "size 5 ball, size 4 stance".
When GKs are asked to POP the knee in a jump, we are emphasizing that knee is assisting in these 3 actions:
What are Protection, Orientation, Propulsion
What is the baseball throw
Kasper Schmeichel popularized THIS form of catching a ball, which works well when the ball is chest height, and the timing is correct. Hint: His nationality is in the name.
What is a Danish chest catch.
When performing a diving save, executing THESE two aspects in their proper order can maximize proper timing in making the save.
What are hands contacting the ball before hips hit the ground.
K, Spread, Star, Long Barrier, are all examples of this type of save.
What is a shape save
THIS skill involves redirecting the ball out of the air directly to a pre-positioned teammate; often use to initiate a counter-attack.
What is tactical boxing/punching.
GK distribution should consistently look to find THIS option in the match (provided it makes sense).
What is the HIGHEST option.