The goalkeeper is not going to be leaning up against one post, right? One part of the frame. Because your body weight is committed to over one leg and you no chance really. So then move laterally. Well, what I'm saying, it's a reminder. You have so much area. That's my point. I put that ball through. It's almost impossible for you. But there should be the advantage with the penalty taker. Once you start to stand behind the ball, step backwards, ready to take a penalty kick. Let me tell you what goes off in here. Honestly, the ball gets larger and the goal gets smaller. Might as well be in Wonderland with
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