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Soccer Goalkeeping

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I have over 100 soccer books including goalkeeping books by Wilson, Shilton, Luxbacher, Waiters,Machink and the videos of Machnik, Hoek and Dicicco. Lincoln Philips's book was worth the money and more for several reasons. He has the wisdom of years of playing experience at the the national team level as well as college coaching and USSF Staff coaching duties. He has an excellent discussion on the art of stopping penalty kicks and develops a list of visual cues goalkeepers can use to predict where kicks will go. He examines techniques for prevailing in 1v1 breakaways I had not previously encountered. Finally he has an excellent section on defending restarts which is particularly valuable to the goalie in light of the high percentage of goals which result from poor defensive communication and organization at these times.

I am 13 years old and I play goalkeeper for a club team. I bought this book a couple of days ago and I am already half way through this book. I think this is one of the best goalkeeping books I have read.

I knew nothing of goalkeeping before purchasing this book. This book is easy to read and understand, well organized, and full of easy-to-follow visuals. I purchased it to understand our goalkeeper's job and loaned it to him to read. He played keeper for years, and even he learned from it and INSTANTLY improved. An injury prevents him from playing this season. With this book as my only coach and practicing what was in it, we (myself and my defense) earned a shutout in just my second game as keeper. Lincoln Phillips provides coaching in every aspect of goalkeeping and tells you exactly what you need to know. I recommend this book for beginning keepers, experienced keepers, coaches, and anyone else interested in the position and its importance. BUY THIS!

As a former international goalkeeper, I can appreciate the value of this well written book of goalkeeping. During my collegiate and international career, I have benefited from the lessons and inspirations of Mr. Phillips' teachings and I highly recommend this book to all aspiring goalkeepers and professionals as well. Having faced numerous game situations, I relied on the fundamental principles laid out in this book to lead my teams to numerous championships.

Most importantly, Lincoln Phillips has demonstrated that goal keeping is the most important player on the team. Teams should develop the psychological aspect of their goalkeepers in addition to the physical dimension. As the sub-title states, the goalkeeper is not only the last line of defense, but also the first line of attack. Any team that has won championships credits quality goalkeeping as a main ingredient. I look forward to future works from Lincoln Phillips.

Lincoln Phillips is one of the outstanding teachers of the game today. He brings a warm and open presence to the subject, revealing the secrets to playing the position with a common sense approach that is guaranteed to bring success. This is a must-have addition to any coaches or players library.

I have reviewed many goalkeeping books and own four. This book is by far the best. It is well organized and explains the details of soccer's most difficult position in an approachable manner. It is obvious that Lincoln knows his stuff. If you read it in his book you can be sure of it, which is not the case in some other books I've read. Can't go wrong with this one.

This book really taught me how to be great at goalkeeping! A must-buy for goalies and coaches alike!

As a ex-professional player who coaches now, this book has taught me things that I never heard the so called top coaches in the world say. I put his book to work and it works great. My sessions have moved into another level.

Lincoln Phillips is a very special man. Every youth/professional coach should have this book in their library. His philosophy and approach is based upon his own practical/successful experiences. Looking forward to his next book.

The soccer goalkeeper has one of the most demanding jobs in all of sports. He is the odd man out on the team and too often is only noticed when the other team scores. Coaches and players should be thankful for the publication of this book, as it provides outstanding instructions and insights into the intricate aspects of the position. Youth coaches will find it an excellent introduction to the subject, yet there is plenty of information for the more experienced as well. Phillips is especially good at dealing with the need for good positioning, and includes numerous drills to enhance skills. His chapter on the psychological dimension of goalkeeping is the best short analysis of the subject available. A handy glossary is included. This work should replace previous books on soccer goalkeeping