Asmir Begovic: How to catch the ball

It sounds simple, catching a football, but as any amateur goalkeeper who has had a high punt looping towards them on a rainy day can attest, actually getting a grip on the thing can be easier said than done.

Professionals make this look easy – that’s why they’re pros, after all – but it’s all down to a simple technique that anyone can master with enough practice.

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