Mid-air balls ? Catching crosses is it ?

Well, first thing in my mind is that if U can catch the ball properly, most proly Ur not jumping high enuff to get at the ball comfortably, or the ball is too high for U to catch (these 2 are similar ain't it ?). Judgment is very important when going out for crosses. Decide if U have the positional advantage to get to the ball comfortably, hand posture is important as well. If U think U dun have positional advantage (but still want to go for the cross), punching is a better option. Normally if the ball is challenged, it's better to punch. I guess U can watch Jens Lehmann, he's good in coming out for crosses.

As a general rule, a keeper must catch the ball at the highest point possible. & in corners, all balls going into the 6-yard box should be the keeper's.


We're supposed to catch the ball with the fingertips (U don't catch the ball with Ur palm). One explanation on why futsal specific gloves are without the tips is that in futsal, most of the time U'll be palming the ball away, not catch the ball. But I think with normal full-fingered gloves U r better protected. Just dun buy those expensive, supersoft palm gloves for futsal, U'll be wasting Ur money. Buy those cheap ones with normal latex (usually on gloves around RM50 or less), Ur glove will last longer.

Gathering...mmm.. We want to just meet up & talk or we want to play futsal ? Let me suggest, we all bring our gloves to the gathering & compare, etc. How about next Sunday 26/11 ? Or Saturday 25/11 ? Somebody suggest a location, around KL is fine.

This post has been edited by tenno: Nov 16 2006, 12:21 PM

If you're going for mid-air ball, it depends on your calculations, and your initial response.

As for me, I can't really catch ball, because I haven't grasp the techniques correctly. However, I made it a point that if possible I'll deflect the ball to my defenders to head it away. If the situation seems almost impossible, I'll punch the ball for a corner (That's because corner set pieces is where my old team mates are especially good at, so being a goalkeeper I only make sure I have to rush for the ball.

However, it would be helpful to note that your fingers need to be stretched, not cupped (silly old school coaches).

Especially since you mentioned that you've got fingersavers, its really helpful.

THis 25/26th for a gathering? i'm cool with it. But my lauya umbro glove. haha.

Do U mean while catching ? Coz when catching the ball, naturally U would have to follow the shape of the ball, that is why some gloves are shaped anatomically/pre-curved (Nike Tiempo Grip, T90 & Grip 3, etc). Especially the tip of Ur fingers. When U go for high balls, it is important to make sure U can grab the top of the ball or at least 3/4 of the ball. I've experienced some good quality gloves with excellent latex foam that allows U to grab the ball even if U dun really have full grip (on the ball).

Nvm la, just bring only, then we can talk about common issue la...

Heh, good good. At least I can learn from the veterans about catching balls.

I'm more conscious about my tendency to punch / parry the ball, but I guess its just that I need to work out on the technique.

Or maybe brute strength.

I can't even kick the ball properly *shy shy*

But at least a goalkeeper must learn to make up where he's short of.

gathering? Can't make it this month due to exams... Kinda free on december 2nd week onwards though. Anyway you guys know anyone organising some sort of Goalkeeping clinic on december or not? Field or futsal also can, preferably futsal because I play futsal more frequently. Or we can just organise one ourselves

hurm hurm. if we organize a clinic we would need official sanctioning.
doesn't it?

hey guys...how to punch the ball without hurting ur hands?

No la, unless we plan to give out certs & stuff. If we do it amongst ourselves, we dun need to do all that. Actually it's a good idea, maybe we can meet up at a field first, I can show U some drills, etc, then adjourn somewhere. How's that ? If mxxuang can't make it this month, then we can push it to around 9/10 December. How's that ?


Ur hands hurt when punching ? Then perhaps something's wrong. Or maybe U punched somebody's face when trying to punch the ball

Where does it hurt ? U should punch the ball with the flat part of Ur knuckle (s) (is this correct ? it's called knuckle right?). The most likely part that will hurt is the fingers. If that is so, then U'd have to really make a firm grip/knuckles, it shouldn't hurt. Practise by punching the ball into the air repeatedly, so that U'll know which part will give U the strongest punch.

Cool stuff! 9/10 Dec, I'll need to check my schedule, but it should be okay. I'll see, final paper is tomorrow. I'll love to see some of the drills. That would be useful.

@Caonpies:

If your hand hurts, it means you're going for a bad impact. Try using another side, like the side of the palm, or going two-fisted. That way your hands absorb and spread more of the impact, and its less painful that way.

Besides, don't attempt to punch a ball with the bony side of your hands / fingers.

If you still feel pain, maybe you can change the style from punching to parrying.

Are you playing using a bowling ball?
Maybe you're not used to it probably. I think the best way is to get used to punching and probably u should do push up using ur knuckles(tae kwan do style)

That would be great. I'm free on that date. Need to move my body after the exams

ouch guys!
i had to hit Singapore at 8-10th! is it okay to meet up at 11th?

//sob sob

Sorry, been away 20-22/11 for a course in Kuantan. If U work in govt, end of the year is usually a very busy month with courses, seminars, visits, etc, coz we need to finish our budget allocations. Will be away again 4-8 December in Malacca.

11th is Monday la, dun think it's possible. What if we do it earlier, maybe 2/3 Dec, or later, 16/17 December. The place I have in mind now is the public field in Bkt Jelutong, Shah Alam. The field is good enuf I guess. & after that, there are lotsa mamak in Shah Alam area we can have a drink after that.

So, let's decide when we want to do this. Not limited to forummers though, I guess U can bring along Ur friends as well, keepers preferably.

Oh, I know. I'm in the government sector too *shy shy*

16/17th then, I can be there =D

lol
how about christmas time?

ok,i book a air ticket to kl jz for the gathering..
lol,no la,juz joking,cant go,live in pg..

only goalkeepers can go ar the gathering? if i wanna learn can go too??

So, for the clinic cum gathering :

Tentative date : 16th (Saturday)/17th (Sunday) December 2006 (Pls decide whether U want it on Saturday or Sunday)
Location : Bkt Jelutong public field, Shah Alam
Time : 8.00 am
Note : Open to all (preferably keepers/would be keepers), bring along Ur glove collection. After the clinic we'll adjourn to nearby Mamak.


I met kcng and mxxuang last Saturday in Sports Planet Subang (aka Extreme park). I was there with my colleagues for a game. Nice to meet y'all.

if u bring the girl in your avatar, yes you can come


lol... just come only..

ah cool, bukit jelutong public field, nice nice, we can have a kickabout also....

Just come only..bring gf also can...

Yah nice to meet you too..such a coincidence
I would prefer a sunday...coz usually i quite free that time..but if everyone wants it on the saturday I can make it too

U coming? I tumpang you..I dunno the place

So is what is that gathering's agenda?

8.00am - Arrival of keepers and ice-breaking
8.59am - Arrival of kcng(always come late)
9.00am - Warming up session(including warm up techniques by keeper master tenno)
9.30am - basic goalkeeping techniques
10.00am- speech by kcng on "How Did I Let in 20 goals in a row without saving even one"
11.00am- Goalkeeping techniques during set pieces
12.00pm- Makan....


lol don't take it seriously la...hehehe...just made it for fun

This post has been edited by mxxuang: Nov 29 2006, 02:44 PM

That's Julie Hoi I believe. If U bring that girl, I'm sure the whole LY.net will come !!

Sunday or Saturday, we'll decide with a week to go I guess. If U have friends then do ask them to come along, it won't be fun if there are just 3-4 of us. Agenda we can decide on the spot.