Performance analysis in field hockey goalkeeping during penalty corners: a case study.

Background: The purpose of this study is to investigate the kinematics of field hockey goalkeeping during penalty corners, in order to provide the first model of performance from a physical standpoint during this particular and important phase of goalkeeping that goes from the injection of the ball (the push‑in) up to the shot on goal during a penalty corner. In particular, the focus was on the preparation phase before the actual saves.

Methods: Four goalkeepers playing at the international level (age: 22±2.