Part 2/8:
Imagine standing in the goal, face-to-face with a skilled penalty taker, the ball placed just 12 yards away. The pressure mounts as the kicker's foot strikes the ball, and the goalie must quickly predict its trajectory—top left, bottom right, or straight down the middle. The goalie's reaction time, often just a second or two, can determine whether they make the save or concede a goal. Studies show that goalkeepers have only about a 30% chance of stopping such shots, highlighting how critical reaction speed is in this high-pressure scenario.