goalkeepers
Guards the net
Goalkeepers is the plural of goalkeeper—the player positioned in front of the goal to prevent the opposing team from scoring.
The term appears mainly in soccer, hockey, and similar sports: The goalkeepers for both teams made spectacular saves.
Also called goalies or, in British usage, goaltenders.
Stores or rescues
- glovesHand coverings with fingers
- penaltyPunishment for wrongdoing
- clean sheetZero goals conceded
- divingEntering water deliberately
box · distribution · positioning · reflexes · fingertip save · parry · punch · one-on-one
Automatic physical responses
- agilityQuickness and ease
- concentrationSustained single-minded attention
- communicationExchanging ideas or information
- braveryBoldness before danger
positioning · decision-making · commanding · height · reach · anticipation · leadership · distribution
Hand coverings with fingers
- jerseyKnitted pullover garment
- padded shortsCushioned athletic legwear
- capCovering for top
- knee padsCushioned joint protectors
cleats · wristbands · long sleeves · elbow pads · mouthguard · headgear · tape
Cushioned protective layers
- maskFace-worn concealment
- blockerSomething that obstructs
- glove saveStopping shot with mitt
- creaseLine from folding
butterfly · puck · five-hole · shutout · stick save · rebound · breakaway · power play
saves
Stores or rescues
- glovesHand coverings with fingers
- penaltyPunishment for wrongdoing
- clean sheetZero goals conceded
diving · box · distribution · positioning · reflexes · fingertip save · parry · punch · one-on-one · back pass
reflexes
Automatic physical responses
- agilityQuickness and ease
- concentrationSustained single-minded attention
- communicationExchanging ideas or information
bravery · positioning · decision-making · commanding · height · reach · anticipation · leadership · distribution · footwork
gloves
Hand coverings with fingers
- jerseyKnitted pullover garment
- padded shortsCushioned athletic legwear
- capCovering for top
knee pads · cleats · wristbands · long sleeves · elbow pads · mouthguard · headgear · tape
pads
Cushioned protective layers
- maskFace-worn concealment
- blockerSomething that obstructs
- glove saveStopping shot with mitt
crease · butterfly · puck · five-hole · shutout · stick save · rebound · breakaway · power play · posts
Banks
Money-holding institutions
- footballfootball, touchdown, quarterback, end zone, pass
- athletesathlete, Olympian, champion, swimmers, runner
- handball positionsleft wings, right wings, backs, left backs, right backs
- Football ClubsChelsea FC, club badge, squad, club crest, club president
- Soccer WikipediaMessi, Ronaldo, Maradona, Beckham, Neymar
goalkeepersstrikers
Those who cease work
forwards · attackers · center forwards · wingers · finishers
- goalkeeper glovesPadded gloves for saves
- goalkeeper saveBlocked shot on net