It’s not always fun being a keeper. It’s the most challenging, isolated, unforgiving, position on the pitch. Football’s a game that rewards goal scorers far more than the unsung heroes that prevent them. #goalie #goalkeeper #whatasave #save #goal ow.ly/btpo30o3ScT

Diving at the feet of attackers separates the brave from the faint-hearted. Stealing the ball away from attackers in a 1v1 requires determination, excellent timing, good decision making, strength, patience — and an element of madness! #1v1 #keeper #gk ow.ly/cssy30oaDbO

Your glove cut can impact your level of comfort, flexibility and “feeling” of the ball. However, your chosen cut is largely a matter of preference. The trick is to experiment until you find the brand/cut combination that feels right for you. #gk ow.ly/jyCc30os0fK

Must watch for non Gks Kasper, explains how damaging throw away comments made by journalists/ pundits/ people who never played in goal can be to a GK and how the viewers think they’re right because they’re meant to educate us “Yeah he’s done it again!” skysports.com/football/news/…

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Being a goalkeeper is physically and mentally tough. You need be agile, strong, fit, focused, brave, decisive. You must wear mistakes, handle stress. You will always face far more criticism than praise. Why does anyone become a Keeper in the first place? topgoalkeeping.com/best-things-ab…

Rectrix 1.0 GK gloves — created by our partners at Rectrix GK — come highly recommended for all the right reasons. So exactly what makes the Rectrix 1.0 gloves worth buying? What does Rectrix do better than other goalkeeper glove brands? #GKunion topgoalkeeping.com/rectrix-1-goal…

The Goalkeeper is still the most misunderstood and scrutinised position in football. It will never be truly appreciated until people really understand the demands of the position during training & games (technically / physically / psychologically / tactically). 🧤

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What do we think about stutter run penalties? Harder or easier to save? Saw plenty of them in the Euros…

Goalkeeping is undoubtedly the most specialised position in 11-a-side football, and the same is true for 5-a-side. Here’s the key aspects needed for Goalkeepers to succeed at 5-a-side football, with tips for what you can do to improve your performance. topgoalkeeping.com/5-a-side-goalk…

Goalkeepers aren’t only reliant on their hands. The ability to execute quick, sharp footsteps is one of the reasons that Keepers are able to get to shots and crosses to begin with. topgoalkeeping.com/importance-goa… #GKunion #gksave #GK #goalie #football

There’s a huge list of attributes every top Goalkeeper needs to have. But what is it that Goalkeeper Scouts specifically look for? How does one Keeper stand out from the rest? #GKunion #Keepers #GK #Goalie #Goalies topgoalkeeping.com/scouts-look-fo…

There’s an increasing expectation for Goalkeepers to have “outfield” attributes in their repertoire. In some cases Keepers are encouraged to push higher up the pitch to take on the role of another defender, and to assist the outfield build-up play. topgoalkeeping.com/sweeper-keeper…

Here’s the top 10 goalkeeper gloves I can recommend right now. The following list is by no means extensive — but it’s sure to give every goalkeeper an option within their price range. topgoalkeeping.com/best-goalkeepe… #GKunion #GKgloves #Goalkeepergloves #Goalkeepers

As a Goalkeeper you’re frequently called upon to make difficult game-changing decisions. So what are the toughest decisions Goalkeepers must make in games? topgoalkeeping.com/toughest-decis… #GK #GKunion #Goalie

Goalkeepers of any age or level have to be brave enough to take on huge responsibilities as well as tackle the mental and physical challenges that come with the role. The question is, are you brave enough? #GK #GKunion #Keepers #Goalie #WhataSave topgoalkeeping.com/goalkeeper-bra…