Start free
Source-groundedSOURCE-GROUNDED

FOOTBALL LANGUAGE · goalkeeper_distribution

Goalkeeper distribution

Choose the right direction, receiver and delivery as a goalkeeper.

01 / What this means

Goalkeeper distribution

Goalkeeper distribution is the selection and execution of an appropriate pass, throw or kick to play around pressure, retain possession or launch an attack.

In the game situation6 linked Decision scenarios3 game phases
Position relevanceGK—
Age and developmentDEVELOP · ADVANCED · PERFORMANCE · SENIORT 2.7 · V 3.2 · D 3

02 / Age and development

Age and development

11–13
DEVELOP

Goalkeeper distribution is the selection and execution of an appropriate pass, throw or kick to play around pressure, retain possession or launch an attack.

14–16
ADVANCED

Goalkeeper distribution is the selection and execution of an appropriate pass, throw or kick to play around pressure, retain possession or launch an attack.

17
PERFORMANCE

Goalkeeper distribution is the selection and execution of an appropriate pass, throw or kick to play around pressure, retain possession or launch an attack.

18+
SENIOR

Goalkeeper distribution is the selection and execution of an appropriate pass, throw or kick to play around pressure, retain possession or launch an attack.

03 / What to look for

Common thinking error

Who, where and how will you play?

Do not treat this concept as a fixed action. First read pressure, space, teammates, opponents and game phase.

04 / Related concepts

Related concepts

6
Perception

Scanning

Look before the decision moment arrives.

Passing & distribution

Passing lane

An open route for a pass.

Passing & distribution

Switch of play

Move the attack to the free opposite side.

Receiving

Body orientation

Open your body so you can see more of the game.

Off-ball attacking

Offering to receive

Make yourself clearly available for the ball.

Game phase

Transition

The moment possession changes.

05 / Sources and references

Sources and references

These sources ground concepts and principles. PREPLAYIQ does not copy protected text, video, images or practice designs and makes no approval or partnership claim.

FIFAGoalkeepers' build-up: supporting, receiving and passingFIFABuilding from goal kicksFIFACounter-attacking after a cornerFIFATransition into attack

FOOTBALL LANGUAGE → DECISION

TRAIN THIS CONCEPT IN PREPLAYIQ

TRAIN THIS CONCEPT IN PREPLAYIQ