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Player Tips: Goalkeeping with IMG Academy's Savannah Sabo

October 28, 2022
Virginia Tech commit Savannah Sabo of IMG Academy explains how goalkeepers can use field markings for better positioning.

Positioning is one of the most important skills for any goalkeeper to master. In this player tip, Virginia Tech commit Savannah Sabo of IMG Academy breaks down how to use the field's lines and markings as reference points.

Sabo demonstrates how the six-yard box helps goalkeepers understand their distance from the goal, while the box corners align with the posts to assist with angle play. These fundamentals help young keepers develop the spatial awareness needed to excel in the position.