Keepers Resources 2.0

Two from Two

Rachael Lynch — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:19:21 +0000

Two games down and the Hockeroos are in a great position at the world cup. Yesterday we beat India 6-3 and our first game was 2-1 against Japan. Some really good performances in the chilly Argentinian conditions. Today we will all rest up for our big game against the Dutch tomorrow. Usual plan on a [...]

World Cup 2010 Opening Ceremony

Toni Cronk — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 23:47:34 +0000

The opening ceremony was one of the best opening’s that I have had the pleasure of going to. I believe that you can check out the pick at www.dcimages.org If you like this article...share it:

World Cup 2010

Toni Cronk — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 23:43:15 +0000

Hey All, It is the eve of the World Cup. I am looking forward to both the challenge and the experience. I feel we are well prepared and ready. We don’t play our first game until Monday, we play Japan. We are going out tomorrow to watch the first game (Argentina v’s South Africa), which [...]

World Cup Live

Rachael Lynch — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 23:41:39 +0000

All games are shown live online at http://www.laola1.tv/en/int/worldhockey/video/206–.html Or check out Fox sports for TV coverage If you like this article...share it:

World Cup Rosario 2010

Rachael Lynch — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 01:21:07 +0000

The Hockeyroos have arrived in Rosario and after a very long few days of travel we all can’t wait to get into the hockey. Our hotel is great and we have been for a bit of a walk around to suss out the area. This afternoon we have training and then tomorrow is our first [...]

Communication

admin — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 02:17:14 +0000

Question: I’ve been playing for three years and all my skills have developed, all but my communication. Every team I play for has said that they look for a keeper with strong communication skills and I feel that if I can improve my communication I’ll improve my shot of making the teams I tryout for. [...]

Belen Succi

admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 22:55:30 +0000

The photo below of Maria Belen Succi, OBO sponsored player and goalkeeper for Las Leonas, the Argentinian Women’s National Team, appeared over the weekend in newspapers with wide circulation throughout Argentina. The photo can also be viewed on the Adidas site. Belen’s achievements include winning a bronze medal with the national women’s team at the 2008 Summer Olympics in [...]

Acting, Analysing, Deciding and Decision Making

Natasha — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 01:24:16 +0000

Decision Making, Analyzing, Deciding and Acting are key concepts in hockey goalkeeping. You may have the right attitude, speed, concentration, agility, power, reflexes and yet goals still go in that should not go in due to many different reasons! Goalkeepers must have the ability to correctly analyse, decide and act in crucial situations. Lack of this or incorrect analyzing, deciding [...]

Maximising Focus and Concentration During a Game

Jack van Messel — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 05:03:30 +0000

What do we know about focussing on the ball just before a shot at the goal ? A goalie will have little or no chance of a successful save unless there is total focus on the ball as it is travelling towards the goal. Obviously you want to focus (or concentrate) 100 % on the [...]

Series Win

Rachael Lynch — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 03:37:11 +0000

Hi everyone. This afternoon, in a milestone game for Nic Arrold (200th), we drew our final match with Germany which meant we won the series. It was a tough and very hot game in the beautiful european sun. We went into half time drawn at 0-0 after dominating the attack. I only had one save [...]