All of us know Pirmin Blaak to be this outstanding goalie himself. But several years ago he also co-founded Goalieworks.com to improve training for hockey goalies. Today his academy is active on several locations in the Netherlands and training +800 keepers every week.
As a goalie himself he played for HC Rotterdam and HC Oranje-Rood in the Dutch hoofdklasse and EHL. This season he moved on to Braxgata in the Belgian Honor Division. Last summer he retired from international hockey after winning his team, the Netherlands, Olympic gold as the hero in the shootouts during the final in Paris 2024.
How to train the goalkeeper in field hockey
When training goalkeepers, there are several key metrics to focus on to ensure their development and success on the field. These metrics can be categorized into three main areas: technical skills, tactical understanding, and mental fortitude.
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