8. Marching in a kneeling position supported by the hands, defending shots within arm and leg range. 9. Marching in a squatting position, defending low shots with legs. 10. Jumps in a squatting position. The coach throws the ball low or high. Defending with a leg or jump-up. Fig. 25 Fig. 26 4.The Game Tactics A high level of handball requires top physical fitness and skill from the goalkeeper as well as a knowledge of the game tactics in the goal. The rules are as follows: µ a goalkeeper must watch the game µ a goalkeeper must carefully watch the opposite team players and the whole game µ one must not react to fakes µ a goalkeeper should take such a position so as to diminish the angle of shooting The goalkeeper’s playing tactics are divided into: µ Taking a Position During the Game µ Defending in the Situation “tête-à-tête” µ Taking a Position While Defending free shots µ taking a position while defending penalty shots µ taking part in defence before a fast attack µ co-operation with defence formation during the opposing team’s tactical attack