The Complete Soccer Goalkeeper – Tim Mulqueen & Michael Woitalla

A complete guide to developing the technical, tactical, physical and mental skills of a goalkeeper.

The Complete Soccer Goalkeeper brings together practical instruction for players and coaches across the key areas of goalkeeping — from fundamental technique through to reading and managing the game.

Written by renowned goalkeeper coach Tim Mulqueen with Michael Woitalla, the book covers positioning and footwork, diving and shot stopping, distribution, crosses, penalty kicks, communication and organising the defence.

It also explores the mental demands of the position and physical conditioning required to perform at a high level.

Key areas covered include:

• Stance, positioning and footwork
• Diving and shot-stopping technique
• Distribution and organising the defence
• Reading shooters, angles and set plays
• Dealing with crosses
• Penalty-kick strategies
• Goalkeeper-specific physical conditioning
• Mental preparation and the demands of the position

A comprehensive goalkeeper resource for developing players, coaches and anyone looking to better understand the position.