Tactical Question Or Something Of That Nature

[Morfin]

I just watched the Danish goalkeeper go up in injury time to the Scottish penalty box to assist at a corner. You see this sometimes, my question is why? There are always defenders left behind around the half way line. Wouldnt they typically be better headers of the ball and the goalkeeper should just be the last man back further up?

[twinny]

I just watched the Danish goalkeeper go up in injury time to the Scottish penalty box to assist at a corner. You see this sometimes, my question is why? There are always defenders left behind around the half way line. Wouldnt they typically be better headers of the ball and the goalkeeper should just be the last man back further up?

 

That's a good question. I think goalkeepers are likely to be better in the air than if they had to control the ball around the centre of the park. At 6 foot 5 with good jumping ability there would be little chance of defenders outjumping him. Also, goalkeepers are generally mad and probably have more potential as strikers than they would as defenders.

[1 John Lambie]

It's unlikely that it will have been covered pre-match who would mark the goalie in such a situation, resulting in the goailie often being unmarked & with a free run at a header.

Edited August 10, 2011 by 1 John Lambie

[Armand2]

Whenever I see a goalkeeper come up for a corner, I automatically expect them to score, a la Jimmy Glass. Can't beat a keeper coming up for a corner!

[Tinyman]

Not a fan of it, would prefer sending defenders up, e.g If thistle were needing a late goal I'd prefer Archie,Balatoni etc all goin up rather than fox

[Woodstock Jag]

It's partly for the surprise factor as he won't have a pre-empted marker. The reason a defender stays back is they're more likely to be able to hustle a counter-attack with a decent bit of marking; whilst if the keeper just stays back there's no marker, lots of free space to get the first few touches right, and a clear one-on-one or possible two-on-one if a second striker is quick out the box. If you've not got a keeper, there's always the chance they'll have a shot from long range, but that relies on some very quick thinking, a great first touch, a fair bit of welly to get it there and good placement.

 

Perversely, a keeper scrambling back might be more off-putting to a counter-attack.

[policemans whistle]

How many times have we seen a goalie coming up and scoring? And how many times have we seen the opposing team going down the park and scoring while the goalie struggles to get back?Maybe once or twice every few years, but it is good fun to see and the spectators seem to enjoy it.

[lady-isobel-barnett]

We're always looking for ways to brighten up football. It should be compulsory. Shorter goalies should be provided with stilts.

[uberteeb]

When it happens is the defender who is left back not a wee full back, keepers are taller so more suited for going into the box...plus it's pretty funny, especially if there is a counter attack right afterwards and the keeper huffing and puffing trying to get back.