How to guess correctly on a Penalty Kick

Making a save on a PK can be a huge moment in a game or even in a season. Below is a way to take a lot of the guess work out of it.

Not that it happens all the time in a game, but preparing your goalkeeper to make
a save on a penalty kick could turn out to be huge for a team.

As we all know, most times GK will not stop a PK. While I agree it can be a guessing game, if the player taking the PK is unknowingly tipping off
where he/she is going to shoot the ball, shouldn't we take advantage of it
and use that information?

I agree, we should!

In talking with several respected goal keeper coaches, one thing they teach
their GK is this...

The longer the player takes to run up to strike the ball, the chances are they
are going to shoot the ball across their body to score. As an example a
right footed player with a long build up run will try and hit the ball
towards the left post.

A shorter run up to strike the ball usually means he/she is going the other way.
As an example, a right footed player with a shorter run up will many times
open the hips up and shoot for the right post.

Pass this secret along to your GK's and see if that helps them stop
the next PK they face. That save could turn your season around!

Have a great day!

Gary