If the ball arrives too fast or far from the point where the goalkeeper is, it is necessary to dive, that is to give life to an aerial action with subsequent relapse.
The dive changes depending on the height, distance and speed of the ball. In case of grazing, close and sudden balloons, the goalkeeper must remove the support of the push foot in order to speed up the fall. If the balls reach the middle distance, the goalkeeper must take a side step of the pushing limb (which is the internal one with respect to the ball) and the body must be directed towards the ball; the grip is made with convergent thumbs.
The dip on the side balloons at half height is the easiest to perform and gives greater guarantees of success. The lateral displacement of the thrust leg, that is the one closest to the ball, is similar to that of the sliding dip. The difference lies in the loading of the thrust leg and in the direction of the thrust itself, which must be directed in relation to the ball and its height.
SOCKET
The ball catch changes depending on whether the ball reaches the ground level, high or medium height. The speed of the ball is also important, not to mention the slipperiness factor, which occurs when the field conditions are not optimal.
The best techniques for taking the ground ball can be summarized as follows:
- keep the legs stretched, flexing the torso forward in front of the incoming ball;
- position yourself on the side knee, with the torso turned towards the direction of the ball's arrival.
The extended leg technique is used when the goalkeeper is already behind the direction of the ball: the legs are extended but not rigid and the feet are slightly apart. A moment before the ball arrives, the torso is bent forward, the arms stretch out forward and the hands move towards the ball with the thumbs facing outwards. As soon as the ball is taken with the hands, they close it and guide it to the arms, then bring it to the chest.
In the side-to-knee parade, the flexing knee is the one opposite to the direction of movement. The feet are oriented in the direction of movement, while the trunk is moved towards the ball. The arms are brought down and the hands are facing forward with the thumbs out.
Balloons that arrive at half height: from the waiting position, the arms reach out towards the ball with the palms of the hands facing downwards and the thumbs outwards. The ball is stopped at the chest and the arms hold it.
When the ball reaches high, above the head or at head height, the hands must be placed behind the ball's stroke, the arms stretched (but soft) and the hands turned towards the ball with the convergent thumbs. The fingers are open and tense, but able to cushion the arrival of the ball.
DEVIATION
The deviation is made when the goalkeeper is unable to take the ball safely. Usually, the goalkeeper lays down and reaches the ball with one hand, deflecting the trajectory and sending the ball to a non-dangerous area. The deviation can also be done through the palm of the hand or with the closed fist.
During violent shooting or with wet balloons, it is possible to carry out the rejection with the two fists closed.
For balloons that arrive frontally, it is advisable to use both fists: the moment the contact occurs with the ball, the arms must extend and direct it upwards.
REMAINING WITH HANDS
If the partner is just outside the penalty area (or closer) and there is no opponent's disturbing action, the ball can be transmitted by the goalkeeper making it roll low to the feet of the player, who can then resume action quickly.
In case you want to launch a ball quickly, or the field is wet, you can transmit the ball through a movement that starts from above the shoulder and then brings the ball to hit on the ground to make it reach height and speed controllable by the partner.
If the player you want to reach is away from the goalkeeper, you use the balance bar, that is you bring the arm (with the ball) for outside-behind and, through a twisting action of the bust, forward with subsequent release of the ball.
REMAINING WITH THE FEET
When the ball crosses its own backcourt line due to the opponent, the throw-in is made within the goal area.
POSTPONEMENT
Referral can be made on the fly, or by drop. The return to flight is performed by kicking the ball in front of you.
Drop deferral is performed if the ground is in good condition. The ball is thrown forward and kicked on the ball bounce on the pitch. In this case the ball will have a more tense trajectory and is easily playable by the attackers, but is less precise and more subject to error.
Edited by: Lorenzo Boscariol
