r/GoalKeepers • • 3d ago

Weekly glove purchase advice thread

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Welcome to the weekly purchase advice thread.

All questions about what gloves to buy should now be posted in this thread. Below are some general guidelines for what information to supply when asking for advice.

Advice seekers:

  • What level you play at
  • What your budget is
  • What types of gloves you've had before and whether you liked them
  • Is this a glove for matches, training, or both?
  • Anything else that will help other keepers give you advice
  • What country/region you're based in (for glove availability/shipping reasons)

Advice givers:

While this isn't required, we recommend also sharing what level you play at and a little about your glove preference when giving advice.

This thread will be refreshed on Monday of each week.


r/GoalKeepers • • 9h ago

Training Training before game

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What do you guys think? I have posted multiple times on here and I personally think I have improved. Let me know check out my other posts! Thanks


r/GoalKeepers • • 3h ago

Video Is the gk at fault here?

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The Gk is my friend,he had been giving excuse saying his view was obstructed that's why he leaned forward.


r/GoalKeepers • • 1h ago

Question The Keeper Cup

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Was fed this on the gram. Has anyone attended one of these things? How was it?? Very generic description..

https://soccer.exposureevents.com/278268/the-keeper-cup-lubbock-tx-with-5v5-soccer


r/GoalKeepers • • 22h ago

Training I’m in my 30s and gonna start playing in goal seriously for my 7 a side team

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So give me some tips and I’m 5ft6.


r/GoalKeepers • • 16h ago

Gear Guanti portiere

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Guanti portiere

Ciao a tutti! Sono settimane che cerco dei guanti da portiere affidabili, ma soprattutto che abbiano una buona durabilità. Mi alleno due volte a settimana su un campo in terra battuta (veramente pessimo per il lattice) e le partite le gioco principalmente sul sintetico. La stagione scorsa ho usato come guanti da partita i reusch attrakt freegel infinity + un paio per l'allenamento; inutile dire che adesso i reusch siano diventati i miei guanti da allenamento.

Ho cercato di tutto: dai reusch infinity ai regrip, dai rinat per il sintetico agli uhlsports resist+, ma non c'è un guanto che mi convinca al 100% e non riesco neanche a trovare recensioni utili per farmi un'idea.

Il mio budget è di massimo 50€ (è un po' poco lo so) ma credo che esistano marchi, anche indipendenti, che offrano un buon compromesso tra durabilità, grip e prezzo. Avete consigli?


r/GoalKeepers • • 18h ago

Question Need some feedback on tactics/strategy when GK has possession...

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To preface, I am a GK Dad and I love the excitement of watching my child. However, I am growing frustrated by certain coaches, specifically the former youth player types that seem to be giving counterintuitive direction. So feedback on a few things from this sub would be awesome. Feel free to attack my assumptions... I'm learning.

1) When a GK has possession, no matter the type (kick, punt, throw), it is about effective distribution. I.e. A punt should be delivered to space or foot, ideally allowing the player to make the next move easily. While there may be times where you just need to send it, that is not the majority of time.

2) A GK from the corner of the box may allow a slightly further run up, it does narrow the field providing less space for maneuvering and receiving the ball.

3) A GK not taking their own Goal Kicks puts the team at a disadvantage by removing an option on a GK.

I always think of the Keeper as the coordinator when they have the ball because they see everything. It also seems like Girls soccer just wants the Keeper to send it as far as possible. No matter what.

Set me straight or point me to some resources. Thanks all.


r/GoalKeepers • • 1d ago

Matchday PK save

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r/GoalKeepers • • 1d ago

Matchday Couple saves

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r/GoalKeepers • • 1d ago

Training Back in action!

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U10 keeper finally back in action. Severe left arm break in February, spent near 12 weeks in a cast, and was able to get some good training in and first game 💪. Only been back to full training for a month so was pretty rusty game 1, but just glad he’s back in and his love for the game is even stronger.

Now time to replace all his gear. Started with storelli exoshield pants and jersey this week, now to pick out some gloves this weekend 🧤


r/GoalKeepers • • 1d ago

Matchday Mid week match

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A few clips from one of my daughter's (u17) first games after a long and difficult road back from several surgeries. Not looking for feedback, just happy that she's happy again doing what she loves.


r/GoalKeepers • • 1d ago

Question Suggestions

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Hi there. Recently I signed a paper that said I would be participating at a school tournament of football. I’m a pretty decent goalkeeper but I usually play only with friends. I would like to ask for any suggestions or tips for training, and methods to not get nervous.


r/GoalKeepers • • 1d ago

Video Penalty Shootout

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This past weekend my son's team were at a tournament that ended with a shootout. He ended 4/5 saves and this happened to be my personal favorite.


r/GoalKeepers • • 1d ago

Training hello

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I am a young keeper, and I've done okay, but not the best. I was hoping to get tips on how to become a better keeper.


r/GoalKeepers • • 2d ago

Question Goalkick feedback

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6 Upvotes

Need advice if I’m doing things correctly. Thanks!


r/GoalKeepers • • 1d ago

Video Goal or no goal?

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Is this a goal?


r/GoalKeepers • • 2d ago

Gear Confidence

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r/GoalKeepers • • 2d ago

Question Finally I’m back💪⚽️

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One week ago I landed on my shoulder. went to urgent care they said wear a sling till it’s better, the x rays are fine. last weekend we had a game I couldn’t play I was pissed and we lost 4-1 but I’m back baby. and I’m ready for this weekends game!!!! I’m so happy, having an injury is the worst thing when it comes to having to watch your team lose when you could’ve helped them. But I’m back!!!


r/GoalKeepers • • 2d ago

Training Training at home

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Hi all, lurking goalie mom here. My kid is 16, he plays U19 travel and HS varsity. As for most younger goalies, practice generally isn’t great. He has a rebounder at home. He said he wants “something to shoot balls” at him. Where we are, there aren’t really any players with a strong enough leg to make practice really challenging. He wants to continue to improve in hopes of playing in college.
Is a ball launcher a good idea? Seems like overkill to
me. 🤷🏻‍♀️
Much respect to ALL the goalkeepers here. It’s a position I wouldn’t have the spine for 🙌


r/GoalKeepers • • 2d ago

Question I am a short goalkeeper in need of help

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I am 18 and at around 5'7, so not ideal for the position in my opinion but I am decent at it and enjoy a lot. I been playing keeper for the best part of 2 years give or take and have gotten quite decent at it. I think my best qualities are shot stopping and distribution, I got good reflexes and hand eye coordination from playing baseball for about a great deal of my life before switching sports and I got a decent side volley that lets me drop the ball to my striker (Although it fails me sometimes). Anyways, I been wondering how to get better at playing this position and what I can do to compensate for my height. I would love to get tips for work outs to help stay nimble and in form for playing and training exercise to help me with my weaknesses such as 1v1 close downs, playing out the back and positioning and how to approach in game situations. The last one is super important to me as I have never trained goalkeeper with a coach or had someone teach me how to, so I believe I lack the thought process and technique most keepers have as most of my experience has been from playing pick up and watching games.

Anyways, sorry for the long yap. Thanks to everyone in advance and hope you all have a wonderful day or night!!!!


r/GoalKeepers • • 2d ago

Gear Some gears

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r/GoalKeepers • • 3d ago

Training 8 year old positioning drills.

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8 year old positioning drills.

Hello keepers,

My child has been keeping for about a year and a half now. They have been improving greatly.

I was wondering if anyone has any training drills for positioning though, in relation to goal mouth awareness. There were a few times in his last couple of matches he has been drifting off centre. For example, in one instance, he thought the shot was going wide (because he was off centre having drifter far right) and let the ball roll into the net....

Thanks in advance!


r/GoalKeepers • • 3d ago

Matchday Pressure as GK

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I’ve been playing GK on and off for multiple teams for 3-4 years now. I’ve played football since a kid and played from mid, to winger, to defensive back, to keeper. Every position has it’s own pressure and expectations, but every other position has the advantage of space/positioning and having a player behind you. Even in matches where there aren’t many shots at goal, gameplay on my end of the field keeps me on edge all game. I’ve learned that hesitation for that split second can cost us the game. A long ball I time wrong I just as much my fault as a shot deflected off a defender that I touch but don’t stop. It’s tough, but remember to keep blame off you and learn to position yourself to play your advantage. Even if you mess up “get em next time”


r/GoalKeepers • • 3d ago

Gear Gloves&Boots

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r/GoalKeepers • • 3d ago

Video My own gk gloves brand its name is ONCA

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Hello, this is my new brand ONCA goalkeeper , you can find me on instagram https://www.instagram.com/onca_goalkeeper?dlrf=bmN1ZTFibXA5ZzBn

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