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3 contributions to Goalkeeper Coaches Association
What Is The Top 3 For A Keeper... ?
Guys, what would you say are the TOP 3 skills and or techniques as goalkeeper must master to become a semi or professional goalkeeper ?
What Is The Top 3 For A Keeper... ?
0 likes • Jul '25
Confidence is a massive thing for me. Believe your the best and the confidence shows to forwards and they will make more mistakes
New 8 second rule
It’s really disappointing that the FA have introduced this new 8 second rule and no refs have in forced in any of preseason games. I spoke to today’s ref and politely asked why of which he told me it doesn’t come in until the start of the season and it’s a 6 second rule. Which are but completely wrong, but how are my keepers meant to get used to it if the ref don’t do it in pre season. 🙈🙈🙈
1 like • Jul '25
I played on Saturday and the ref is trying to in force it locally in Ipswich. The one thing I would say about it is the time starts when I have control of the ball, the refs then start counting by holding their hand up at 5, 4 3 etc. The issue is the ref is the last person I am looking at when I’m looking for my distribution. The shout of the numbers varies in volume between refs and it’s difficult to hear.
Your Thoughts ?
Guys, whats your thoughts on keepers now just running out , stopping and doing the Z stance? I know if i was a centre forward, i would be in my apple cart, i would just wait for them to stop, and go around the keeper! But whats your thoughts... do you think the Z position is best, or you like the good ole fashioned diving at the forwards feet, while trying to go through them at same time 💥 Actually lets see your vote and comments below 👇
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2 likes • Jul '25
I think that football has changed so much over the last 20- 30 years and I much preferred it back then. The game was quicker, more physical, and it allowed players to be more expressive. It also allowed players to tackle. I would assume maybe better games to watch also. Today’s football is very slow, methodical and for me takes the thrill out of it. As for the question asked. With the Z spread I think I would put the ball through their legs or as you say jink round them. Dive at feet all day for me especially if your timing is good
1 like • Jul '25
@Steve Miles The biggest issue with the Z spread is some keepers are not flexible enough to get low enough or spread enough. The thought of being nut meghed will come into play a lot I would assume
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Liam Jones
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@liam-jones-4024
Ex Semi Pro keeper, looking to share views on coaching and drills. Son who’s 10 starting to get into goalkeeping so trying to aide his journey

Active 12d ago
Joined Jul 20, 2025
Ipswich