Three Column Logic Chart

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1			Name: Sarah Solar		House: North		Topic: Goalkeeping
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7	Topic		Goalkeeping		Given		Given
8	Foundation	a)	goalkeepers are the last defenders	a)	once the attackers pass the defense, goalkeepers are the final point between the ball and the net	a)	Mentor: Kim Nemeth
9		b)	to make the most saves, goalkeepers must be proficient in a wide range of skills	b)	The goal has 360 non-overlapping spots the ball could enter the goal, different saves are needed for different levels of difficulty.	b)	Source 16; Christain Benjamin and Dan Gaspar (Gaspar: high level goalkeeping coach since 1992 and Benjamin: owner of keeperstop.com and coach for division 2 soccer team for over 7 years); Goalkeeping Drills and Games for All Ages
10		c)	goalkeepers have a different set of laws they must follow	c)	goalkeepers can touch the ball with their hands and have more leeway with aggressiveness	c)	Source 8; Jeff Benjamin (owner of JB goalkeeping and over 30 years of playing and 15 years of coaching experience); JB Goalkeeping: Laws of the Game
11		d)	a good goalkeeper is the most outspoken player on the team	d)	defensive communication and scare tactics prevent goals	d)	Source 2; Dan Pilgrim (author of field hockey blog, but advice translates too soccer perfectly); Keeper Resources 2.0
12	EQ		EQ: How can a goalkeeper best avoid having goals scored against her during a soccer game?
13	Answer 1	a)	The magnitude of effect that a mistake by a goalkeeper can have on the field is far larger than that of a field player	a)	Keepers must deal with being the one who let the ball roll in	a)	Source 35c; Gary Mack and David Casstevens (renowned sports psychologists); Mind Gym
14		b)	Keepers need a higher level of focus compared to that of a field player	b)	Keeper may stand doing nothing for 20 minutes then be called upon to make a huge save in the blink of an eye	b)	Independent Component: Game Time and Source 36c
15		c)	The stress of making a mistake can lead to poor play	c)	A mistake can lead to a goal which can lead to a loss and a subsequently damaged morale.	c)	Source 36c; Jim Afremow (mental game coach and licensed professional counselor); The Champions' Mind
16			Answer 1: A goalkeeper can best avoid having goals scored against her during a soccer game by being psychologically prepared.		If you aren't ready for the ball and your confidence is damaged, you'll never make the saves you need to prevent goals.		Best Sources for this answer: 35 and 36
17	Answer 2	a)	Technical training doesn't make up for the quick thinking during games.	a)	Learning through immersion in an actual game is the best way to gain tactical knowledege	a)	Source 40; Tom Turner; soccer coach for almost 30 years and hold a PhD in Sports Pedagogy); Basic Ideas for Coaching Zonal Defense
18		b)	A goalkeeper who can read the field will save more goals	b)	If you can predict what an attacker will do next, you can position yourself properly to save an oncoming shot.	b)	Source 12a; Allen Wade (author of half a dozen different comprehensive soccer positioning books.) Positional Play: Goalkeeping
19		c)	Organizing your defense can prevent a shot on goal in the first place.	c)	Preventing a goal before it happens is the best way a goalkeeper can avoid being scored against	c)	Mentorship: Kim Nemeth
20			Answer 2: A goalkeeper can best avoid having goals scored against her during a soccer game by being tactically aware.		Without knowledge of game play there is no chance to stop a goal. Prevention is key and that's what tactical awareness allows.		Best Source for this answer: 12
21	Answer 3	a)	Goalkeepers need to be well versed in a wide range of skills	a)	Diving, catching, and jumping are only the first step in the physical game.	a)	Source 43; Simon Bird (Thouroughbred Soccer director of coaching and current goalkeeper for Division 2 league.)
22		b)	Knowing a wide range of techniques allows goalkeepers to react quickly.	b)	If a goalkeeper can't instinctually react to a play, they won't be able to get to the ball quick enough to save it.	b)	Source 47; Wayne Harrison (director of coaching in San Diego's upmost youth league and professional soccer consultant) "Successful Player Development"
23		c)	Knowing a wide range of skills allows goalkeepers to make the best tactical decision for the team.	c)	If a goalkeeper knows the correct play to make whether it be during distribution or otherwise, the rest of the team will have a better chance to move the ball away from the defensive third of the field.	c)	Source 39; Phil Wheddon (goalkeeper coach at Syracuse University) "Areas of Concern in Youth Goalkeeping"
24			Answer 3: A goalkeeper can best avoid having goals scored against her during a soccer game by having a high level of technical ability.		Without the basic ability to know what skill to use when, there is a very small chance of making even basic saves.		Best Source for this answer: 39
25	Best Answer	If: psychological preparation, tactical awareness, and technical ability are most important in preventing a goal during a soccer game
26		Then: being psychologically prepared is most important
27		Because: (ESA) According to data compiled from 22 goalkeepers’ match reports from Major League Soccer (MLS) and English Premiere League (EPL) matches, the number of goals scored after the 45th minute is 29.9% higher than when scored on or before the 45th minute.
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