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Football · Advanced · a2

Goalkeeping, with a coach

Learnt at a club

Ready when: a coach is present.

Before you look for a club

What the coach teaches

Positioning, handling, footwork, diving safely, one-on-one saves, getting the ball to team-mates by hand and foot.

At home, safe only

Keeper for a day (b5) on soft grass; no diving on hard ground.

Ask the club

The goalkeeper coach and the gloves and mats used.

What you can see from the side

The keeper moves with the ball and stays on the feet.

Self-check what the coach confirms

The coach marks positioning in 5 of 8 shots.

Stop and get a coach when

Wrist or finger injury.

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