Thread by @Jhdharrison1

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

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.

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.

Save C:

I was very happy with both my footwork here & the fact I changed my gaze after the cross occurred to make sure I saw the header all the way & maximised my reaction time.

In the end the actual mechanics of the save wasn’t too hard given my positioning & body shape.

Save D:

You can’t be a 1v1 save

Initially long range, I backed off into my 6 yrd box to nullify the first time shot & possibility of being rounded. Then once he took it closer to goal I rushed out & formed a premeditated block barrier which meant I got a strong foot on the ball

Feel free to comment your thoughts as well as vote if you have any questions or anything to add to my descriptions of the saves!

#GKunion #AFA #Goalkeeping

Hahaha clearly after all my posts on optimum 1v1 techniques you guys have really started to appreciate 1v1 saves!

Now I feel I should’ve probably included my other 2 1v1 saves from the game in the vote but I felt at the time a variety of save types was probably more interesting!