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wiltberg · Posted: Tue Dec 31, 2002 8:24 am Post subject: Goalie Search

I keep hearing how finding a Goalie is not important at first, but my team will have 4 shots against it and 4 goals against. So, as a result I have focused on finding a goalie. Training odd guys one day and even the next and rotating the benched guys. Is catching skill or jumping skill more important to a good goalie? What are your thoughts?

DarkElf · Posted: Tue Dec 31, 2002 12:34 pm Post subject:

I think reaction is very important too, as is run speed, to a lesser degree.

But be sure to train him in interception! My goalie was pretty decent at stopping balls on the fly, but every little dribbler was going right through his legs. Smile

Greekie · Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2003 3:26 am Post subject: Re: Goalie Search

Geezer · Expert Joined: 24 Oct 2002 Location: UK Forum ID: 22

Yes finding a goalie is important.
A player with good skills in Jumping, Catching and reaction are usually a good choice (After training them all equally in goal of course) then training them in running and interception after finding your 'ideal' keeper is a good idea also.

Penguin · Posted: Sat Jan 04, 2003 12:29 pm Post subject:

I keep 2 goalies just like in baseball i keep 2 pitchers if one needs skill i could take him out so he gets more pie
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