Asmir begovic: how to save penalties

“NO MATTER WHAT I DO, I ALWAYS GET BEATEN ON PENALTIES. HAVE YOU ANY TIPS FOR SAVING THEM?” Andrew Norman, via Twitter ASMIR BEGOVIC SAYS: "Doing your homework will give you the best

possible chance to save one. As an amateur player this might be difficult, but if you can watch your opponents striking a ball that would be a massive help. When it actually comes down to

facing a penalty, I try to wait as long as possible before deciding which way to go. I watch the player’s run-up, eyes and body shape, then make a quick decision on which way to dive. It all

happens very quickly so you have to be positive and committed. By waiting as long as possible to decide, you make it more difficult for the penalty taker. If you dive early, you make up the

taker’s mind. More than anything, you have to believe you’re going to save it. Stay calm and stick to your plan. If you start hesitating and questioning yourself, you lose the

initiative." FOR MORE FOOTBALL TIPS SEE: How to score penalties Paul Robinson's guide to saving penalties Penalty Perfection Joe Hart's guide to all-round keeping excellence

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