The best tip I can give to anyone who wants to be a futsal keeper is don't be afraid of the ball. No matter how hard it's coming just make sure that it doesn't go in the net
Probably my favourite save to use. Though I do have a habit of touching my knee to the ground and sliding whilst doing it (like the grey keeper in 0:28 in your examples). Fantastic videos. Please do keep them coming.
Hmm. You may or may not have covered these. But I'd love to get your thoughts/tips on the following: A) The best way, or importance, of not getting beat at the near post. B) Distributing the ball to outfield players. We play by a 6-second rule, where the goalie must make a decision and pass within 6 seonds, else the a freekick is awarded to the opposition. What are the do's / don'ts when choosing who to pass to? C) I rely a lot on reading players and making a decision before they've struck (probably a bad habit?). This makes me useful against technically sound players - i.e. those who have a text-book method of striking the ball and placing their shots. I can read them from the way their position their body. However, I sometimes struggle with those who just blast and hope for the best - especially at close-range. I'm having to rely on reactions which, sometimes, are too delayed. What's the best way to deal with these type of strikers? D) Being blinded by your own defence. Sometimes it's just the one defender, who blocks any view of when the trigger is being pulled. Any experiences with these? Or how to command your defenders?
This is great. My indoor league starts in a few days and I haven't played keeper in a long time... I'm adopting this save technique for sure. Thank you!
Amaizing videos David, keep up the the great job. Too bad you dont get much views, i think you're the first one on youtube who goes soo much in details about these things, love it.
Sangirdas Lapėnas thank you! I've found that lots of videos are just compilations of clips as opposed to actual guidance :) Is there anything specific you'd like to see?
Grow back those beautiful long hair and talk about goalkeeping mentality :D just kidding, you seem like a guy that anything you show is very useful and easy to understand. Just bring out anything you'd enjoy doing :)
thank you so much. I owe you for this. because of your tips , I can make saves that I can't before. my team won the match. you're really great goalkeeper , keep up on making videos bro. :)
Hey! Aww, I'm delighted that I could help! Thank you so much for taking the time to comment, I really appreciate it. You're more than welcome. If you ever need a hand or advice on anything specific, let me know and I will try to help. Safe hands out there :)
David Haynes Can you make video on how to save a REALLY REALLY hard and fast ball. especially when its a high ball. Also how to confident yourself to save the hard shots. I appreciate if you can do it.
In addition to this great video! Always remember to bring the far post leg as straight as possible, following the line of your shoulders. that way you cover more space from the low corner. --JL23--
Great videos! Quick question: In what situations should you use the block save and split save (and any other saves - I've seen a save where the keeper is sliding on 2 knees) Thanks
GuhongMaster1398 Great question! The factors that you have to keep in mind for choosing between the split save or the block save is reaction time and distance. If the striker is on top of you always favour the block save, it creates an effective barrier to stop the ball. It's also faster than the split save, if the striker is close there is a good chance the ball will go under you whilst dropping into the split save position. Whereas doing the block will cover enough area and it's significantly faster. Save the split save for those long reaches and maybe the one-on-one when you have to cover more area. I too have seen the double knee type save, and it's good for when a striker is coming at you directly - but I'd argue the block save in this video is stronger as it covers more area and is just as quick.
Great videos mate! Thanks a lot for useful info :D Could you please tell me what kind of protective equipments and taping you wear for a match? Thanks and keep up the good work :)
Brief and to the point - love it short question: lf a striker comes straight at me should I have my leg down on the same side as his preferred foot or diagonally from it?
Thanks for the comment, glad you like it! As regards to the question, Your straight leg (not the one on the floor) should be the side of his strong foot. It's a stronger block on that foot and your hand is closer to it too. And you want your stronger saving side the same side as the foot that the ball will be leaving from as a rule of thumb if they are heading directly at you. As said on the video, if they are at an angle to the goal then favor keeping the leg that's no the near post straight, regardless of what foot they are. This is most definitely what I've had most success with.
David - another excellent video. I tried to implement this save technique into my game tonight but had limited success. I only pulled off one 'block save'. I'm finding it hard to get down into the proper shape (almost like a sideways lunge) and hold that shape stable. I find that my legs get in a tangle or I drop a knee (as you are saying I should not do!) - what advice can you give me? It's getting super frustrating being able to dive and save a wonder strike from distance one handed, and yet get beaten from close range by a jammy toe poke :( - here's hoping you can help a fellow keeper, who is low on confidence at the moment!
How do you know when to do this save or the split save? Never mind I see the question below! Great channel David and thanks for taking time out of your day to help make us better Futsal keepers!
Hey Alex! You're welcome pal! Let me know if there's anything else you'd like advice on and I'd be delighted to help. I love Futsal and it's an absolute pleasure to help people :)
Hello David, love your videos. Keep up that good work, looking forward to what the future brings. I would like to ask you something: Do you find this technique useful also when it comes to 1v1 while playing classic football with standard goals or do you think that the position should differ somehow ? Thanks.
Hey Adam! Apologies about the delayed response! This technique is incredibly strong when the striker is at very close range. You literally form a wall in front of him which he cannot strike the ball past. It works very effectively at this range however in an 11-a-side match it's less effective as the striker quite often has more time and space, and with the goals being bigger being on one knee is not great at covering all the angles in which the striker can score. So yes... it's good if you come out and are on top of the striker, but not so good if he has time to shoot and has any angles o work with. If the shot is directly at you it can be used to get down quickly and stop the ball however the scoop catch or other techniques that 11-a-side goalkeepers use are more effective (that's why the block save isn't taught to all keepers as I guess there are better methods out there).
In addition, because of the width of the goals in 11-a-side, there's a much bigger emphasis on diving. You need to diver in order to reach and cover those angles. If you were to perform a block save it's basically done on the spot (or a lunge to either side at most) therefore you'll never realistically cover the angles you need to. That being said, if you close the striker down and are on top of him - it's still strong.
Thank you so much for such detailed answer. :) That is, honestly, exactly what I though, that it is useful but only once the striker gets really close to the keeper. I also play 5 a side football as an addition to the "classical" one, so I think I´m going to make some profit out of your videos anyway. So once again, thank you so much and keep up that good work. Love your videos so far! (Sorry for repeating these compliments, guess you don´t mind them anyway :D )
Thanks for the tips mate!!. You good keep going man. I need to know how to stop penalty shootout. Thanks if you don't mind please create the tips!. Thanks
It's something I learned from an experienced player that has had some wonderful International coaching, So, I started placing my arms there too and I've found it really beneficial.
DH can you make another Q and A video... how to best save low driven shots where they're maybe just at waist and to the side or below your hands... often its hard to move into position and even if you get a hand to it, it may be too hard to save it due to pure force
Any advice for a short skinny goalkeeper?? I really suck at goalkeeping and i still dont have any improvement from the past years and this saturday is our interprivate :(
At least in some situations i would prefer to stand the other way around, so i can make a save or prevent a pass to the other side just by stretching the leg.
Do heigh means a lot for futsal goalkeepers? I'm 19yr 192-3cm (about 6'3 myb) amateur player, but I want to start a pro career when I train myself more. Do my heigh give me advantage or disadvantage? I'm ex basketball playmaker and crazy fast, so I'm not immobile at all.
My block save direction has as of late set in the opposite direction. I should fix it as I've been lucky they've not hit higher at near post... Ie my lowered leg has stopped a low shot
