Goalkeeping

Home Coaching Fundamentals Individual Physical Building Blocks Core Individual Skills Offensive Skills and Strategies Defensive Skills and Strategies Goalkeeping Playbook Refereeing Water Polo Heroes Links and References	As an old (ex) goalie, I can’t stress the importance of goalkeepers strongly enough. The fundamentals of goalkeeping mean that you are looking for a very particular (or peculiar) type of player. Shot blocking techniques vary from person to person, mainly because of size and reflexes, but the basics are common.
	Fundamentals 1 – the Eggbeater kick – do it right, do it often, do it hard 2 – Body position - get the angles right; get the body out of the water 3 – Hands– use the hands for balance, and to help move across goals 4 – Voice – boss the defenders around – they need it. Its good for them! 5 – Passing – no mistakes here 6 – Swimming – only if you have to!! 7 – Thinking and knowledge – stopping the shot is the last resort. Stopping the shooting is just as important. 8 – Knowing the shooters – know who they are and what they are likely to do