Start of the Season: How to Prepare Optimally as a Goalie
How to Prepare Optimally for the Start of the Season as a Goalie: 3 Training Phases, Common Mistakes, and a Checklist for a Strong First Match Day.
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From ÖFB training to the field: your KEEPERsport training setup
KEEPERdummy and Varan8 Zone RC Coach: the equipment that works behind the scenes. How Michael Gspurning and the ÖFB national team train, and why this setup works on any sports field.
How to Properly Support Young Goalkeepers: What Coaches and Parents Really Need to Know
Goalkeeper training for kids requires its own set of methods. Learn how to coach young goalkeepers in a way that’s appropriate for their age—with 4 developmental phases, 3 drills, and clear tips for coaches and parents.
Goalkeeper Training Reimagined: Why General Training Won't Make You Better
Goalkeepers don't need a field player's training regimen. Reaction time, explosiveness, decision-making under pressure—why goalkeeper-specific training requires different principles and how to implement it.
Penalty kicks: The showdown you can win
Saving more penalties isn’t down to luck – it’s down to technique. Learn to read the takers, react better and turn the pressure around.
Ready When It Counts: How to Get in Top Shape for Your Next Game
As a goalkeeper, how do you best prepare for your next game? Sleep schedule, mental routine, warm-up, and the right equipment: everything you need for a strong game day.
Catching Crosses with Confidence: Technique, Timing, and Drills for the Modern Goalkeeper
Catching crosses like a pro: anticipation, jumping technique, and 3 exercises to boost your confidence in aerial duels. Now on the KEEPERsport Goalkeeper Training Blog.
Improve Your Reaction Time: How to Train Like a Pro
Reaction time can be trained—if you approach it the right way. Learn how to actively improve your reflexes as a goalkeeper and react faster during games with targeted exercises such as color reaction drills, reaction ball, and 360° rotations.
The Goalie as a Leader: Why Communication Decides the Outcome of Games
Goalkeeper Communication in Detail: The 5 Types of Communication in Goalkeeping, Specific Commands for Every Game Situation, and a Drill You Can Use Right Away in Practice.
After the mistake: How goalkeepers deal with moments of blackout
Mistakes in goal? Antonín Kinsky's substitution shows that mental strength is crucial. Tips for goalkeepers and goalkeeper coaches on dealing with mistakes in soccer. ➜ Read now
4-Finger Goalkeeper Gloves: Why Pros Wear Them & Benefits for Injuries
Why do Neuer & Co. wear 4-finger gloves? Discover everything about injury protection & the benefits of buddy taping.