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THREAD:
Today I’ll breakdown #DeGea’s performance in the #PremierLeague using my bespoke GK models!
The headline is for the first time in 3 seasons #DeGea’s shot stopping skills are outweighing his weak shot prevention skills & thus far he has saved #MUFC ~5 additional goals!
Today I’ll breakdown #DeGea’s performance in the #PremierLeague using my bespoke GK models!
The headline is for the first time in 3 seasons #DeGea’s shot stopping skills are outweighing his weak shot prevention skills & thus far he has saved #MUFC ~5 additional goals!
Shot Stopping:
#DeGea’s shot stopping has been world class, my model predicts he has saved #MUFC ~5 goals more than an average #PL shot stopper would’ve thus far!
The goalmouth map highlights just how hard #DeGea has been to beat, if you don’t hit the corners you won’t score!
#DeGea’s shot stopping has been world class, my model predicts he has saved #MUFC ~5 goals more than an average #PL shot stopper would’ve thus far!
The goalmouth map highlights just how hard #DeGea has been to beat, if you don’t hit the corners you won’t score!
Shot Stopping:
His Best 3 Saves (Lowest ExSave Saves Made) are below 😮:
1. 24% Save Probability vs Jesus
2. 34% Save Probability vs Almiron
3. 42% Save Probability vs Pukki
They highlight #DeGea big strength, his reflexes & ability to cover huge amounts of the goal area.
His Best 3 Saves (Lowest ExSave Saves Made) are below 😮:
1. 24% Save Probability vs Jesus
2. 34% Save Probability vs Almiron
3. 42% Save Probability vs Pukki
They highlight #DeGea big strength, his reflexes & ability to cover huge amounts of the goal area.
THREAD:
How good has #Ramsdale been for #Arsenal so far?
I’ve seen him described as both “the signing of the season” & “a camera save merchant” but what does the data say?
In this thread I will breakdown his performance in all areas of goalkeeping using my bespoke models
#AFC
How good has #Ramsdale been for #Arsenal so far?
I’ve seen him described as both “the signing of the season” & “a camera save merchant” but what does the data say?
In this thread I will breakdown his performance in all areas of goalkeeping using my bespoke models
#AFC
Shot Stopping:
#Ramsdale’s shot stopping has been excellent, my model predicts he has saved #AFC ~3 goals more than an average #PL shot stopper would’ve thus far!
He’s basically only conceded vs close range shots in the corners & has pulled a few shots out of the top corners!
#Ramsdale’s shot stopping has been excellent, my model predicts he has saved #AFC ~3 goals more than an average #PL shot stopper would’ve thus far!
He’s basically only conceded vs close range shots in the corners & has pulled a few shots out of the top corners!
Shot Stopping:
His Best 3 Saves (Lowest ExSave Saves Made) are below 😮:
1. 31% Save Probability vs Bowen
2. 52% Save Probability vs Maddison
3. 57% Save Probability vs Moura
They highlight #Ramsdale big strength, his agility & ability to cover huge amounts of the goal area.
His Best 3 Saves (Lowest ExSave Saves Made) are below 😮:
1. 31% Save Probability vs Bowen
2. 52% Save Probability vs Maddison
3. 57% Save Probability vs Moura
They highlight #Ramsdale big strength, his agility & ability to cover huge amounts of the goal area.
I don’t often post videos of myself playing but given I dropped a 15 save MotM performance for @oldthorntonians last weekend I thought it would be interesting to post my favourite 4 & run a poll to see which save people think is the best!
(See thread below for videos)
#GKUnion
(See thread below for videos)
#GKUnion
Save A:
I particularly enjoyed my pulsing feet & constant little readjustments pre save & use of the collapse dive to make this save. I also enjoyed how I manipulated the ball & guided it out for a corner rather than putting it back into danger.
I particularly enjoyed my pulsing feet & constant little readjustments pre save & use of the collapse dive to make this save. I also enjoyed how I manipulated the ball & guided it out for a corner rather than putting it back into danger.
Save B:
I was poorly positioned initially but quick footwork & use of the cross over step allowed me to get across & make the save.
Additionally I was very happy with the fact I got my top hand across as without it I don’t think I would’ve got it into the bar.
I was poorly positioned initially but quick footwork & use of the cross over step allowed me to get across & make the save.
Additionally I was very happy with the fact I got my top hand across as without it I don’t think I would’ve got it into the bar.
THREAD:
How important is a goalkeeper’s ability to prevent shots?
Is it of comparable importance to shot stopping ability?
In this thread I will investigate these questions & outline my ExG prevented model using #Alisson as an example.
#PremierLeague #LFC #GKUnion #EPL
How important is a goalkeeper’s ability to prevent shots?
Is it of comparable importance to shot stopping ability?
In this thread I will investigate these questions & outline my ExG prevented model using #Alisson as an example.
#PremierLeague #LFC #GKUnion #EPL
Every action a GK performs can be separated into 3 categories:
Save-> here the GK attempts to block the ball going into the goal
Distribution-> here the GK attempts to play the ball to a teammate
Interception-> here the GK attempts to stop the ball from reaching an opponent
Save-> here the GK attempts to block the ball going into the goal
Distribution-> here the GK attempts to play the ball to a teammate
Interception-> here the GK attempts to stop the ball from reaching an opponent
Evaluating GK intercepting from public data is difficult as most stats providers split intercepting actions between recoveries, tackles, interceptions, punches, & claims, & the differences between the categories are unclear & not relevant to interception difficulty/importance.
THREAD:
Over the past year has Dean #Henderson staked a realistic claim to be #ManchesterUnited’s number 1 #Goalkeeper ahead of David #DeGea?
I will mainly investigate an area of GKing that receives little statistical analysis:
Cross Claiming & Sweeping
#MUFC #GKUnion
Over the past year has Dean #Henderson staked a realistic claim to be #ManchesterUnited’s number 1 #Goalkeeper ahead of David #DeGea?
I will mainly investigate an area of GKing that receives little statistical analysis:
Cross Claiming & Sweeping
#MUFC #GKUnion
Firstly before that, I think it is well known that #Henderson had an outstanding shot stopping season while #DeGea didn’t.
Here are the numbers:
#Henderson Save%-ExSave +5.88%
#DeGea Save%-ExSave% +0.78%
2 important conclusions should be drawn from these numbers...
#MUFC
Here are the numbers:
#Henderson Save%-ExSave +5.88%
#DeGea Save%-ExSave% +0.78%
2 important conclusions should be drawn from these numbers...
#MUFC
1. #DeGea did not have a below avg season, yes he make shot stopping mistakes but he made enough worldy saves to out weigh the mistakes.
2. #DeGea has only once (17/18) had a better shot stopping season in his career (according to PSExG) than #Henderson had this year.
#MUFC
2. #DeGea has only once (17/18) had a better shot stopping season in his career (according to PSExG) than #Henderson had this year.
#MUFC
THREAD:
1v1s are incredibly important situations for GKs to master as they correspond to 35% of all goals scored in the 19/20 #PremierLeague!
In this thread I will show how effective various 1v1 strategies are at making saves.
I’m sure #GKcoaches will be v interested in this!
1v1s are incredibly important situations for GKs to master as they correspond to 35% of all goals scored in the 19/20 #PremierLeague!
In this thread I will show how effective various 1v1 strategies are at making saves.
I’m sure #GKcoaches will be v interested in this!
I’ve analysed every single 1v1 situation in the 19/20 #PremierLeague (600+ situations) & calculated using logistic regression the optimum strategy a GK could use to maximise their chance of making the save depending on the situation location & the build-up leading to the chance.
I found that GKs use the following 5 strategies to save 1v1s:
1. Wait deep & then react to the shot
2. Engage & then react to the shot
3. Engage & smother the ball
4. Engage & spread
5. Engage & block
#PremierLeague #GKUnion
1. Wait deep & then react to the shot
2. Engage & then react to the shot
3. Engage & smother the ball
4. Engage & spread
5. Engage & block
#PremierLeague #GKUnion
Hi everyone, here is the link to our private facebook support group “Inside The Box” if you’d like to join
✅ This is purely for the mental side of the game (no training videos / match footage will be posted)
facebook.com/groups/2509201…
✅ This is purely for the mental side of the game (no training videos / match footage will be posted)
facebook.com/groups/2509201…
🙌 We’ve got a great community already of ex pros / pro goalkeeper coaches, young aspiring goalkeepers, parents, older goalkeepers all sharing their experiences of the mental side of the game
We lose far too many players because of the stress / anxiety the position places on us
We lose far too many players because of the stress / anxiety the position places on us
The whole point of this group is to hopefully reduce the number of players we lose due to those reasons by having a safe place to seek support
With the right guidance and support, no player should feel like they need to walk away, no matter what the level they play.
With the right guidance and support, no player should feel like they need to walk away, no matter what the level they play.
Reading this really hits home. This is a reason we started The Modern Day Gk
No one should be made to stop doing something they love because of “abuse”
echo-news.co.uk/sport/18406856…
No one should be made to stop doing something they love because of “abuse”
echo-news.co.uk/sport/18406856…
We’d love to help people like Ted by giving them a place to seek help and guidance from others who may have went through similar things
On the back of this, we’ve almost created a private group on Facebook for any goalkeeper, GK coach or parent of a goalkeeper
On the back of this, we’ve almost created a private group on Facebook for any goalkeeper, GK coach or parent of a goalkeeper
A safe place to speak and ask for help each from others who may have been through similar difficult times
It’s not going to be a place to share training / matches but a place where others feel safe enough to speak about their issues within football
It’s not going to be a place to share training / matches but a place where others feel safe enough to speak about their issues within football
Consistency is 🔑
Lee has got one of the best side volleys in the world without a doubt!
But this is something he’s been working on since he was 18/19 years old (14 years of practice) and we still analyse it today.
▪️The technique is effortless and rhythmical
Lee has got one of the best side volleys in the world without a doubt!
But this is something he’s been working on since he was 18/19 years old (14 years of practice) and we still analyse it today.
▪️The technique is effortless and rhythmical
⚡️ You can see there’s no delay between catching the ball and striking. He doesn’t have to think of the technique. It’s all natural
How did he get so good at this?
Consistency. This is absolutely key to learning a new skill no matter what it is.
How did he get so good at this?
Consistency. This is absolutely key to learning a new skill no matter what it is.
Consistency is committing yourself to the LONG TERM.
✅ Consistent GOOD PRACTICE
✅ Train with the INTENT to improve
✅ Think of what you’re actually trying to achieve, and where you are with it by ANALYSING / CRITIQUING yourself
✅ Consistent GOOD PRACTICE
✅ Train with the INTENT to improve
✅ Think of what you’re actually trying to achieve, and where you are with it by ANALYSING / CRITIQUING yourself
THREAD:
Dean #Henderson vs David #DeGea
#PremierLeague Shotstopping 19/20
As requested I will compare the shot stopping performances of the two potential #ManchesterUnited number 1’s.
There will be statistics & 1v1 plots!
🧤⚽️👑
#MUFC #GKAnalysis #GKUnion
Dean #Henderson vs David #DeGea
#PremierLeague Shotstopping 19/20
As requested I will compare the shot stopping performances of the two potential #ManchesterUnited number 1’s.
There will be statistics & 1v1 plots!
🧤⚽️👑
#MUFC #GKAnalysis #GKUnion
Firstly let’s look at post shot expected goals conceded.
@StatsBomb’s PSExG model takes the position of the shot, the position of the defenders, the speed of the shot & the placement of the shot into account in order to calculate whether an Avg GK would save it.
@StatsBomb’s PSExG model takes the position of the shot, the position of the defenders, the speed of the shot & the placement of the shot into account in order to calculate whether an Avg GK would save it.
Using this model #DeGea has played almost exactly to the level of an average #PremierLeague goalkeeper & has conceded -0.2 goals more than expected.
#Henderson on the other hand has saved #SheffieldUnited +6.5 more goals than an avg GK would be expected to!
#Henderson on the other hand has saved #SheffieldUnited +6.5 more goals than an avg GK would be expected to!
“In terms of ability I probably underachieved. But in terms of mentality, I probably overachieved”
He was fortunate enough to play for a huge club @RangersFC but during a difficult time but still tried to play in a positive way
Which we hope we can encourage others to do the same
Which we hope we can encourage others to do the same
The reason we started this page was because Lee had always felt he had under achieved and wasted a lot of his career and now we want to make sure that the keepers coming through now don’t make the same mistakes!
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
If you’re going to self isolate, you’re going to want something to do surely.
Something that’s going to be beneficial too
📝 We’re going to give away our hip and shoulder stability programs for FREE
More details coming soon‼️
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If you’re going to self isolate, you’re going to want something to do surely.
Something that’s going to be beneficial too
📝 We’re going to give away our hip and shoulder stability programs for FREE
More details coming soon‼️
#themoderndaygk
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