The Complete Soccer Goalkeeper
The Complete Soccer Goalkeeper by Tim Mulqueen, published by Human Kinetics on November 11, 2010, is a comprehensive guide designed for those looking to master the art of goalkeeping. This first edition spans 195 pages and is presented in English. The book focuses on essential skills and techniques that goalkeepers need to effectively shut down opponents and stop shots, emphasizing the importance of awareness, technique, and physical conditioning.
Readers will find detailed instruction on various aspects of goalkeeping, including stance, positioning, footwork, and the mechanics of leaping and diving to save shots. The book also covers strategic elements such as orchestrating the defense, reading the game, and handling penalty kicks. Additionally, it features specific conditioning exercises aimed at enhancing explosive power and improving reaction times. With insights from leading goalkeepers and analysis of notable saves, The Complete Soccer Goalkeeper serves as a valuable resource for players and coaches alike, addressing the complexities of one of soccer’s most demanding positions.
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Shut down the opponent and stop every shot. Only The Complete Soccer Goalkeeper will show you how to combine awareness, technique, and physical conditioning to anticipate the opponent’s every move.
In The Complete Soccer Goalkeeper, renowned goalkeeping coach Tim Mulqueen shares his secrets and provides unparalleled instruction for developing the skills, techniques, and mental mind-set for mastering the game’s toughest position:
– Stance, positioning, and footwork
– Leaping, diving, and saving shots at various heights
– Orchestrating the defense and distributing the ball
– Reading the game, including shooters, angles, and set plays
– Penalty kicks and situation-specific tactics
– Specific conditioning exercises to develop explosive power, sharpen eye-hand coordination, and improve reaction time
The Complete Soccer Goalkeeper also includes advice from leading goalkeepers, analysis of many of the game’s stellar saves, and exclusive insights from today’s top attackers on the defensive weaknesses they try to exploit.
From tactics to strategies, The Complete Soccer Goalkeeper is simply the most complete guide available for players and coaches of the game’s most challenging position.
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