Editor’s Note: The author of this article, Scott Zoino, is the starting goalkeeper for Oglethorpe University. Scott has earned Southern Athletic Association conference Player of the Week honors this season and lead Oglethorpe to its conference championship game.
A lot has been said about the unorthodox technique Josef Martinez uses to take his penalty kicks. Some people think he's a genius, others think it’s too risky. Now it’s time to break it down from a goalkeeper perspective.
In a penalty kick situation, goalkeepers are looking for any sign that will give away where you are going to shoot.