In spite of the protestations of this manual regarding the dangers of elitism, isolation and the over specialization of the goalkeeper, there remains a case for goalkeepers coming together collectively to work on the essentials of goalkeeper training. In the practice section we have included a number of practices especially suitable for this type of collective goalkeeping situation, such as the Criss-Cross, the Goalie Shootout, GK Ball, etc. Yet no matter how much we as coaches try to integrate the goalkeeper into the team situation, chances are we will not be completely successful. A club, district, state or provincial association sets aside a time for goalkeeper clinics.
Individuals attend specialist residential and non-residential summer goalkeeper schools.
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