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Changing from goalie to outfield

  • 18-05-2009 12:30pm
    #1
    Poor_old_gill
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    Anyone done this?
    My club have asked me if i'd be interested in going outfield- as we have a good sub keeper and are short outfield.
    I'd be big enough in build and about 6 foot.
    No match practice though- just wondering has anyone done this and how hard is it?


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  • #2
    PCPhoto
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    that depends on loads of factors - you level of training (ie. do you run around with everyone else during training or do you do goalie specific training to improve reactions)
    your skill level - are you comfortable to take it on and run around looking for the ball (or marking a guy).

    there shouldnt be much of a problem with it - if you really wanted you could start at half-back or corner back and your natural defensive tendencies would shine - only difference between outfield and in goal is the running and tackling .... if yer able to give and receive (both ball and tackle) ..... you'll be fine.


  • #3
    Poor_old_gill
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    General fitness is quite good but wouldnt have the outfield match sharpness- be able to go for several 20 yards bursts in a row.
    Skill level is good- played county minor 5 years ago as a goalie and have played sigerson aswell so kicking and stuff aint a problem- its just match sharpness thats worrying me.

    Have you done this yourself?
    Is fo any tips on how to catch up on the mental sharpness side?


  • #4
    Cake Man
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    Did this before, in hurling tho, and it is tough enough adapting to the pace of the game. Being on goal for about 5 years, ya would get a bit lazy!:D But if ya have the will to keep up fitness and make the effort, I would say you would be fine.


  • #5
    Poor_old_gill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,896 ✭✭✭Poor_old_gill


    yeah the laziness could be the problem!


  • #6
    Up the Dubs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4 ✭Up the Dubs


    Just play where you're told and see how you get on.

    If you're not up to it, the coach will probably explain this to you !!!!


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  • #7
    Tazdedub
    Closed Accounts Posts: 191 ✭✭Tazdedub


    Yeah I have made the switch from goalie to outfield player, but I made the switch at the end of the season rather than in the middle of it. this gave me time to get use to running and soloing. also in drills I was always put on the best player in the team. I have a feeling judging from your size that you are going to be used as a target man probably in the full forward line.

    I noticed after playing outfield that when I went back in goals, I found myself more confident on the ball and more accurate when passing the ball.


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