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what is a good game to play with goalkeepers

millie galeCoach, England

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I Player, Australia

As a goalkeeper i quite enjoy having one player helping. I find it depressing when an entire team tries to help. You can play games such as dog and bone (give each player a number and call out the numbers, players try to score a goal) and treat the goalie as a normal player. They often feel like their on their own, so by giving them the chance to be a normal player, but still have the rights of a goalie, they feel part of the team while having fun

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