Football needs attention. What kind of attention do goalkeepers need in football?
Communication from teammates and coaching staff when ball or game is in play. Peripheral attention/situational awareness of where they are on the field, in relation to the goal outline behind them. Where and how the offensive approach is developing. Training of and 'visualizing' reaction times during practices with team mates to increase defensive moves, as well as the study of the opponents' offensive plays prior to games, increasing over all physical flexibility through proprioception.
High Intensity Strength Training to increase motor neurons with an emphasis on lower extremities, i.e. hip abduction/hip adduction, gluteus maximus, quadriceps, gastrocnemius, abdominal / obliques, and lower back strength. In addition, recovery from training sessions & practices with adequate rest. Perception of ball speed and angles, in order to anticipate distance ball will travel. 'Game' Focusing with an anticipation of the opponents moves.
Not being caught 'flat footed'. A goalkeeper should visualize being, i.e. served a tennis ball at 100 MPH, and anticipate shifting left and or right at any given moment. If you want to get better at any sport, you must be willing to Practice, practice, practice!!! WITH and in game-like situations, and then analyze and overcome.
Goalkeepers play a crucial role in football, as they are responsible for protecting their team's goal and preventing the opposing team from scoring. In order for them to perform at their best, they need several kinds of attention:
Overall, goalkeepers need a combination of technical, tactical, psychological, physical, and equipment attention to perform at their best in football.
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