Product Description

This new edition features more information and better on-field applications than its predecessor. The book includes innovative new drills and tactical information to give goalies the edge in every situation. Insight and examples from top goalies and key coaching points by the authors are included to give players and coaches with the performance applications they need to excel. University of Pittsburgh soccer coach Joe Luxbacher and former Pittsburgh Riverhounds goalkeeper coach Gene Klein have more than 55 combined years of playing and coaching experience. Luxbacher is an author of several successful soccer books, including "Soccer Practice Games" and Klein has coached youth and professional goalkeepers for many years. From drills and tactics to equipment and fitness, this book aims to cover the whole field for goalkeeping success.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #141916 in Books
• Published on: 2002-09-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 232 pages

Customer Reviews

The Best Overview
There's a dearth of valuable technical instruction available for most aspiring goalkeepers, both in person and in print. This book provides an excellent overview of all aspects of goalkeeper play, from the physical fundamentals (catching, footwork, etc.) to positional play and the mental game (an extremely important topic that often gets little coverage). Mastery of the skills detailed in this book will make you a very good, skilled goalkeeper. My only beef is that the nuanced information and skills that separate the "very good" from the "world class" is not covered at all. I know that's a lot to ask, but if you're looking for the knowledge to put your game over the top, this isn't really going to help. On the other hand, if you're looking for a comprehensive guide to the position, or to find a reference touchstone for the "completeness" of your (or your player's) game, this is the place. Ultimately, a necessary resource for any serious goalkeeper.

Everything you needed to know
After first buying this book, I simply didn't want to put it down. Its crammed with tactics, drills, and tips to excel in between the bars on goal. The author of this book has written many books on football and most have been excellent, and he doesn't fail here. Moves are explained clearly, photos are quite useful, and it wasn't long before my performance started to improve.
Very good all round, and a thick book too!