As a reference, the chest should directly over the knees. Now that we know the basics we can get into some of the more advanced practices. Strikers give clues as too when they are going to shoot the ball. If we can read these clues correctly, we can stretch our saving range. These clues come in the rhythm of a shot.
Every shot follows the same basic rhythm.
The shooter s head goes down to look at the ball, a longer last step is taken for the plant foot, and shooting leg comes through and strikes the ball. The goalkeeper follows this rhythm with his own. When the striker s head goes down, the goalkeeper can take a step or two forwards to gain some ground and cut off the angle. When the plant foot of the striker hits the ground, the goalkeeper should now take a small hop forward and land in the set position ready for the shot. When a ball is struck most keepers flinch before making their first movement towards the ball.