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Goalkeeper is blocking second goalpost and players first goalpost is that right?

I am goalkeeper and in the team we are playing the players are blocking first goalpost and i second is that right or they should block second goalpost and I first tell me please? Thanks

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Both options are right, but you have to agree on ONE option and train this during training sessions. So.... both can be done. Perhaps you as a goalkeeper must tell your coach what is best for you! If you can stop more shots in one way, tell your coach.

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