Goalkeeping: meaning, definitions and examples
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goalkeeping
[ ˈɡoʊlˌkiːpɪŋ ]
sports position
Goalkeeping refers to the position in team sports, particularly soccer, where a player is tasked with preventing the opposing team from scoring by guarding the goal. This player, known as the goalkeeper, uses their entire body to block shots on goal and is the only player permitted to use their hands within the penalty area. Effective goalkeeping requires quick reflexes, strong judgment, and excellent communication with the defense.
Synonyms
goal guard, keeper, netminder.
Examples of usage
- The goalkeeper made an incredible save during the penalty shootout.
- The team's goalkeeping skills improved significantly after the new coach's training.
- She was praised for her goalkeeping performance during the championship match.
- Goalkeeping requires a unique combination of physical and mental resilience.
Translations
Translations of the word "goalkeeping" in other languages:
🇵🇹 goleiro
🇮🇳 गोलकीपिंग
🇩🇪 Torwart
🇮🇩 penjaga gawang
🇺🇦 воротарство
🇵🇱 bramkarstwo
🇯🇵 ゴールキーピング
🇫🇷 gardien de but
🇪🇸 portería
🇹🇷 kalecilik
🇰🇷 골키핑
🇸🇦 حراسة المرمى
🇨🇿 brankářství
🇸🇰 brankárstvo
🇨🇳 守门
🇸🇮 vratarstvo
🇮🇸 markvörður
🇰🇿 қақпашылық
🇬🇪 მეკარობა
🇦🇿 qapıçı
🇲🇽 portería
Etymology
The term 'goalkeeping' originates from the roots of the word 'goal,' which can be traced back to the Old English 'gāol,' meaning 'a barrier or limit.' The practice of guarding the goal in sports dates back to ancient games, evolving over centuries into the formalized role seen in modern soccer and other team sports. The term gained popularity as the game itself professionalized, particularly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries when soccer began to take on organized forms. Goalkeeping as a specific position has unique techniques and strategies that have developed, leading to today's understanding of the role.