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The Last Line
The mental side of goalkeeping, explained by a UEFA A Licence coach who works with goalkeepers every day. Built on original research, interviews and the C.A.L.M. framework to help goalkeepers handle pressure, mistakes and match-day nerves.
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The C.A.L.M. Framework
At the heart of the book is Ross's original C.A.L.M. framework, a simple framework to help goalkeepers stay calm and confident under pressure.
Control
Focus on what you can control: your effort and your attitude.
Adapt
Adjust to the game, the moment and the pressure in front of you.
Lock In
Stay focused and in the moment when it matters most.
Move On
Reset after a mistake and get back to making the next save.
You can control most things in football, but the two things you can always control are your effort and your attitude.
Built On Real Research
The Last Line combines original research with coaching experience from the goalkeeping world.
Original Surveys
Two surveys of goalkeepers: 291 responses on match-day nerves and anxiety, and 72 responses on mistakes.
Expert Interviews
Interviews with Eric Steele, former Manchester United goalkeeping coach, and Craig Gordon, among others.
Coaching Philosophy
Ideas Ross uses with goalkeepers every day, including The Box or the Bin, the 89th Minute Theory and the Risk-Reward Contract.
Who It's For
Goalkeepers
Learn how to handle nerves, recover from mistakes and play with more confidence.
Parents
Understand what your goalkeeper is going through and how to support them on and off the pitch.
Coaches
Practical ideas to help the goalkeepers you work with build a stronger mindset.
Pre-Order Bonus
Free SGK Principles of Play eBook
Everyone who pre-orders The Last Line receives the Savehands GK Principles of Play eBook as a free bonus.
About The Author
Ross Ballantyne is the founder of Savehands Goalkeeping, established in 2009, and holds a UEFA A Licence. He is Head of Academy Goalkeeping at Heart of Midlothian FC and a goalkeeping coach with Scotland's national youth teams. Through Savehands GK he has helped goalkeepers across Scotland, with more than 200 professional placements.
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