Tips for crosses & corner kicks (part 1 of 3)

This is the first video of three that will discuss the proper positioning and technique for dealing with crosses and corner kicks.

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[fc1919]

When you watch any professional they stand slightly towards the back post as I describe.

On the next part of the video with the young boy in goals, all the crosses you give him are in at his near post anyway so it makes you look right. If you were varying what you were doing it would maybe show him up as not being in the right position to deal with something at the back post.

[stlouisgoalkeeping]

@fc1919

point #1: not all professionals start slightly towards the backpost - blatant ingorance and lack of goalkeeping understanding.

point #2: the "young boy" as you call him can put his head over the crossbar, so he attacks the ball even when it is served towards the backpost because he can take it early.

what country do you live in? I have a guess, but please indulge my curiosity.

[fc1919]

I would personally stand nearer the back post as its easier to move towards your near post to collect than go the other way. Maybe only one of two yards towards the back post though. Especially for a smaller keeper such as yourself.

[stlouisgoalkeeping]

@fc1919

if you find it easier to move forwards to the front post, than to move towards the back post, then I would take a look at your footwork going to the back post. You should feel just as fast and just as comfortable moving to the back post as you do the front. When you go to the back post, are you cross stepping or back pedaling?

[dustymart]

guys, what's the problem. So what, he's american? He happens to have the best vids on youtube about goalkeeping (in my opinion) and I learn so much off him. And I'm english BTW. And guys, of all the great british goalkeepers, HOW DID YOU MISS GORDON BANKS?!!

[mattmcrae88]

Best goaly i have ever seen is peter schmeichel. I would advise and young keeper to watch and learn as much as they can from him. His best keeper of all time in my eyes...... and im a leeds fan before you all start saying im a man u fan boy. Keepers now dont have half the natural ability and judgement Peter had. I hate it when i see strikers 1 on 1 with goalys and goalys only come out halfway...... they need to fully go for it, some half way and hope 4 the best! Seriously tho.... check out peter

[ciciobelo2011]

wtf

[LegOmnius]

What should you do if the cross is low but still in reach am i just supposed to take hold of the ball with the gloves or what?

[mcsmalistr]

those nets are huge

[greekfan19]

wooo, the goalpost seems so big in front of him!

[cliffatron]

thats not entirely true. loads of goalkeepers start nearer the back post to attack the space infront of them. shorter goalkeepers tend to do this.

[gaitz86]

What the hell are you guys talking about?

Casillas, Van der Sar, Buffon, Valdes, Reina, Cech etc.

all the top goal keepers start at the middle.

Sure you move faster forwards than backwards but

the kicks that reach the front post arrive much sooner

than the ones to the back post

due to angle, curvature, height, and of course pure distance.

In order to compensate for that it's best to be at the middle.

[bbfknight]

this guy is a boob... you should always stand closer to the back post.. you can run faster forward then you can backwards...

[GamesFlyer]

seriously .. best goalkeeper coach in world .. one of the best !

even though he is american but he knowns very much about football

[fc1919]

Scotland, the home of fine goalkeepers such as Alan McGregor and Craig Gordon. Both start slightly towards the back post, ;-)

I just don't think standing bang in the middle of the goals offers the best cover if the ball is whipped in with real pace towards the back post. You can run forwards with little problem, moving backwards or to the side is harder, so makes sense to stand a little to the back post IMO.