in possession
GK Distribution (Speed)
Slow Pace Down
- Hold on to the ball.
- Wait for team to get into position.
Asks the goalkeeper to hold onto the ball for as long as possible while they have the ball in hand, in order to relieve pressure on the team.
Positive Feedback
- Relieves pressure.
- Allows teammates time to get forward.
Negative Feedback
- Allows opposition time to regroup.
- Less chance of counter-attacking opportunities.
Balanced
- Balanced distribution speed.
- No strong preference.
The goalkeeper will look to provide a balance between quick and slow distribution of the ball depending on the situation.
Positive Feedback
- A flexible approach to distribution.
Negative Feedback
- Loses the benefits of specialising in a single approach.
Distribute Quickly
- Release the ball quickly.
- Look to spring counter-attacks.
Asks the goalkeeper to distribute the ball to a teammate as quickly as possible when they have the ball in hand, with the aim of springing counter-attacking opportunities.
Positive Feedback
- Higher chance of starting counter-attacks.
- Gives the opposition less time to regroup.
Negative Feedback
- Gives teammates less time to get forward.
- Lower chance of retaining the ball.