I play soccer. Just started playing goalie. Some tips for different situations please?

Question

I have only played goalie twice in my life but due to an injury to our goalie, I'll be playing the position for the rest of the season. I have noticed the following situations that I need some tips to handle:
1. One on one with an opposing player. Although I do charge the player, I'm not sure if I should dive feet-first or to one or the other side? Which is better?
2. On a corner kick, where is it best to stand and what should I do if the ball is slightly away from me but there's a chance for me to punch it away. Should I take the chance?
3. On a free kick (on my right, for example), where should the wall set-up and where should I stand?
4. If two opposing forwards have only one of my defenders on one of them, should I try to block the pass to the other play or stay in my net and play the shot?
5. Are there any specific goalie stretches that I should do before the game?
6. Any other tips in terms of directing the defense, etc. would be much appreciated.

Thanks so much!

Answer 1

I played goalie for 6 years, so hopefully these tips help you out.
1.) Like others said, make yourself as big as possible and move quickly to the ball. When you get close enough to get to the ball, TACKLE IT!! Try to get more horizontal so the other player cant go around you. It doesn't hurt if you try to take out the player as well, a few opponents with broken limbs is good for your team.
2.) On corners make sure you have defenders on both goal posts, and stand in the middle of the net about a foot off the line. Yes always go for it if you think you can punch the ball. Your outstretched arm will almost always be taller than another player's head, and if you miss the ball your action may distract opposing players and make them miss the ball.
3.) On a free kick, stand on the near post and move the wall so that it is in between you and the ball. This way you only need to cover one-half of the goal.
4.) On a 2 vs.1, stay in the net and guard the shot. Those are the toughest situations in my experience, so try to get your defender to guard one of the shot angles and you cover the other.
5.) Try to stretch out your stomach. Between crouching, diving, leaping, and trapping the ball in your body, your stomach will need to be good and stretched.
6.) Be loud and vocal. You will have the best view of the field and the most time to survey it. Yell to your team and position them where you want them. Goalies never get blamed for goals, so make sure you position your team so that they can't either.

Answer 2

hey i`ve been a goalie for 2/3 years and i can totally help lol
1. when you charge the player go down on your knees and slid into the ball and cover it with your body
2. Stand a) right on the goal post on the side the kick is coming and tell one of your defence to stand in the back of the net
b) stand in the middle of the net and have one d on one post and another on the other.
3.okay u should have them on one side of the net(but far out) so if you stand behind them in the net you can`t see the ball and then you guard the other side of the net.
4. No you shouldn``t try to block the pass just stay in your net but come out enough that you can eeasily run up and attack the ball
5.make sure to work your hamstrings and tendens/ arms and hands. Tendens and hamstrings are easily to pull with drop kicks. I`m out on injury because i pulled a tenden and a hamstring
6. If you get a penalty shot make sure you kinda rock yourself so its easier to spring
Also your incharge of the defense :
you see someone sneaking behind them tell them
when you know someone is going to come at you really hard yell defence

Answer 3

Here is my big tip. Don't let the other team put the ball in your goal.

1. Charge player and remain upright and making yourself as big as possible(arms out) watching the player and reacting.

2. Only go to the ball if you are going to get it. I suggest standing about 2/3rds back from the front post so you can go foward.

3. Put the edge of the wall in line with the post on that side

4. stay in net

5. Anything that makes you limber.

6. Learn by watching others and your personal experience. Might also want to go to the library and check on a video on goalkeeping and watch it for tips.

Answer 4

ok...ive played goalie for about 5 or 6 years
1) one on one with and opposing player you want to go strait at them...they either shoot and you cut off their angle and they miss...or they dont shoot in time and you dive on the ball ( hands first) and you get the ball from them.
2) on a corner kick you want to be facing the person taking the coner kick being at the end closest to them and about and arms length away from the goal.
3)on a free kick (on the right) your wall needs to be lined up to stop the entire right side of the goal, that way you have enough time to react if the ball is haeade to the left.
4)i would play the shot but it depends on what type of goalie you are
5)stretc your groin, arms, hips, sides, and neck
6) always be the leader on the team, take charege and dont be afraid of the ball or someone coming towards you...GOOD LUCK!

Answer 5

that's all you need bro a ball, do you think kids in africa and latin american countries have the luxury of possesing cleats and shinguards and goal posts no sometimes they don't even have a real ball they have a ball made out of rags or whatever and kick it around barefoot and still great players come out of these countries but just start kicking it around learn how to dribble a little bit and watch some games practice thier moves and maybe one day you'll be a decent player

Answer 6

Keep your defence in check, tell them off for ball watching if you have to.

When one on one always make yourself as big as possible and move fast to put them under pressure.

Good Luck!!