The Soccer Goalkeeping Handbook (Soccer S.)

by Alex Welsh (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  1998

  $6.67

  A handbook identifying the major components of each of the goalkeeper's skills, including handling the ball correctly, sensible positioning, and dealing effectively with crosses. The author then outlines tried -and-tested practices and training drills to help improve match performance. Aimed at soccer players of all ages and abilities, this handbook provides expert advice on every aspect of goalkeeping, from organising the defense at set pieces to improving distribution of the ball and how to overcome disappointment. For the coach and advanced player the book contains an analysis of how to achieve consistemcy during the high-level competition.

• Used

  Paperback
  2004

  $3.44

  The Soccer Goalkeeping Handbook is an authoritative and comprehensive coaching guide to the most important position on the soccer field. The art of successful goalkeeping depends on sound basic techniques and efficient decision making. In this handbook Alex Welsh identifies the major components of each of the goalkeeper's skills and then outlines tried-and-tested practices and training drills to help improve match performance. Topics covered include: * positioning * dealing with high crosses and coping with back passes * one-on-one situations * shot stopping and improvising saves from deflections * distribution * sweeping up behind the defence and organisation at set pieces * saving penalties.