Soccer, Scott F. Gelbard

1. Soccer Tips for
Goalkeepers: Saving
Penalty Kicks
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SCOTT GELBARD

2. Soccer Tips for Goalkeepers:
Saving Penalty Kicks
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Over the course of his career in consulting and investments, Scott
Gelbard has helped a variety of businesses to get off the ground
and increase their revenue. In particular, he has found considerable
success with lead generation firm GlobalLeadGen, which he has
consulted for since 2010. Aside from his consulting engagements,
Scott Gelbard enjoys playing and coaching soccer.
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For soccer goalkeepers, saving a penalty kick may represent one of
the most daunting tasks in the entire game. Below are tips to help
goalkeepers improve their shot-stopping abilities during penalty
kicks.

3. Soccer Tips for Goalkeepers:
Saving Penalty Kicks
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Notice the shooter’s angle of approach: If a right-footed shooter
lines up wide to his left, it will be difficult for him to twist his body and
shoot left. If, on the other hand, a right-footed shooter lines up
straight behind the ball, it will be difficult for him to come around
the ball and shoot to his right. While the approach angle does not
always predict the location of the shot, it is just one of many clues
you should consider.

4. Soccer Tips for Goalkeepers:
Saving Penalty Kicks
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Stay low: The vast majority of penalty shooters will keep the ball low
to avoid missing over the top of the goal. Even the most seasoned
professionals will tell you how easy it is to lose control and sky the
ball over the crossbar. Keep a low stance and prepare to save a
shot no more than 3 or 4 feet off the ground.