As another long-time rec soccer goalie (there seem to be a lot of us here) I think the position is about a lot more than just making saves, important as that is. A goalie can really affect the pace of the game - holding on to the ball to let your team regroup, or playing it quickly to catch the other team off guard. You also have a good view of the play so communicating what you see to your defenders is important. Also particularly in indoor rather than belting the ball as far as you can it is important to make sure you play the ball so your team can easily get control.
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