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Manchester City Academy executive director Alex Williams, goalkeeper for Man City from 1981-86, discusses proper form for keepers on goal kicks and clearances.

Manchester City Academy executive director Alex Williams, goalkeeper for Man City from 1981-86, discusses keys to communicating with the back line.

Manchester City Academy executive director Alex Williams, goalkeeper for Man City from 1981-86, discusses how to best defend corner kicks.

Manchester City Academy executive director Alex Williams, goalkeeper for Man City from 1981-86, discusses factors that determine whether keepers should collect or clear balls played to them.

Manchester City Academy executive director Alex Williams, goalkeeper for Man City from 1981-86, discusses how to best defend penalty kicks.

Manchester City Academy executive director Alex Williams, goalkeeper for Man City from 1981-86, discusses how to distribute the ball to outfield players with a long throw.

Manchester City Academy executive director Alex Williams, goalkeeper for Man City from 1981-86, discusses a drill designed to help keepers properly cover the post.

Manchester City Academy executive director Alex Williams, goalkeeper for Man City from 1981-86, discusses a warmup drill he uses for all goalkeepers at the academy.

Manchester City Academy executive director Alex Williams, goalkeeper for Man City from 1981-86, discusses the importance of proper footwork for goalkeepers, and why most drills focus on the feet.