How to Tape Your Fingers & Wrists - Goalkeeper Tips! | Keeping Goals S5Ep26

[@jonnyjjw]

Important to remember that taping fingers and wrists isn’t a substitution for doing the correct rehabilitation on injuries, or strengthening the areas that need it - and if a Dr or a Phsyio has given you exercises or specific supports/taping methods for your specific injury then you should listen to them first and foremost! But we hope this video helps you all nonetheless and Con will answer questions after his match 👌🏼👏🏼👍🏼

[@mutjk7833]

How can i strengthen my wrists and fingers? i injure them very often coz of how weak they're

[@billyfirth4131]

@@mutjk7833 exercises, wrist rolls, wrist rolls weighted.

[@fireonphone4905]

Bro how many rate have this tape

[@jonnyjjw]

For anyone asking Con’s pinky finger has always been like that for as long as I’ve known him - it’s not broken or anything that’s just how it is

[@pablo_k37]

I thought it’s because of an injury- thanks for clarification.

[@Jinsolephoto]

Ligaments have repaired shorter

[@insaneshot8024]

Thanks

[@merkutanas4446]

Today I had a match and in the warm up the ball hit my index finger akwardly. My finger was swollen and I remembered this technique that you showed to tape it up. It was the first time I've ever taped something on my hand. And it worked well. I would like to thank you, for making content like this. Keep up the good content and keep grinding.

[@alexandergiera5966]

Good timing. My wrist was badly injured only a couple of days ago.

[@ConorOKeefe]

Sorry to hear that, I hope this video helps!

[@jaydenomphile9096]

Why do use tape

[@tomwilliams4921]

Enjoyed seeing extra goalkeeper training. I wonder if it would be useful in the future if you did a voiceover on the training then you could explain the drills, what key goalkeeper skills they are using and how they relate to a match scenario. Personally I think that would be very useful for goalkeeper coaches and goalkeepers at different abilities. Enjoyed the Vlog (it’s coming home!🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿)

[@ConorOKeefe]

Thanks Tom, definitely, that’s something I can do in the future for sure!

[@damiendiez]

Been listening to this guys for a couple years. Great stuff!

[@ConorOKeefe]

Thank you mate!!

[@paullgs6698]

4:22 wow why is your pinky bend like that?

[@akinpasel1853]

Conor we need more videos like this

[@ConorOKeefe]

Hope it helps!

[@Nemanja1989]

Very useful video. Go ahead!

[@ConorOKeefe]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@raphaelsteinwender5630]

50k, Congrats Con!!!

[@ConorOKeefe]

Thank you!!

[@aydinmustahib5863]

*50k incoming* 🔥

[@ConorOKeefe]

🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@universalvideos1810]

50k Connor! Congrats!

[@ConorOKeefe]

Thank you!

[@jacob.westermark]

What happend to your left hand pinky?

[@agdutt_01]

thank you conor! perfect video as my season is starting in a few weeks! very informative and helpful! Thank you so much! Best of Luck!

[@ConorOKeefe]

Thanks mate, and all the best for the season!!

[@agdutt_01]

@@ConorOKeefe Thank you so much mate! will try and do my best!

[@LJ96222]

Thanks for this video. I torn my flexor tendon few weeks ago and was looking for vido like this !!

[@ConorOKeefe]

Hope it helps!

[@notavailableatall6074]

Brother you'll be a great goalie for Sweden

[@emillarsen2054]

He is not sweedish

[@gabrielandrestorena8546]

Great video, help me a lot, greetings from Uruguay

[@ConorOKeefe]

Thanks Gabriel, I'm glad it helped!

[@selcukbirim]

Omg thank you conor so much, I was waiting for a video like this 🙏🏻

[@ConorOKeefe]

Thank you! Really glad you found it helpful!

[@wayneflint6836]

Cheers Connor will try to tape my wrist saved a shot on Tuesday it sent my hand back lucky I didn't break it great saves

[@ConorOKeefe]

Thanks Wayne, sure the taping will help!

[@nunyabusiness219]

Just jammed my finger, this helps the pain so much! Thank you!!!

[@ConorOKeefe]

Glad it helps! Hope you recover soon!

[@juanbahamon4020]

How long after a dislocated finger can you play goalkeeper again?

[@nunyabusiness219]

@@juanbahamon4020 depends… just in case I would see a doctor about it. I have jammed, broke, and sprained my finger before. Did not know exactly which one came up when I hurt my finger

[@petarmarinkovic3573]

9:09 it has to be esthetic and nice for the eye aswell haha :) and as futsal goalkeeper i find this video nice how you explained it :) what i am using is pre wrap for the wrists cause i have a lot of hair there haha :) cheers

[@ConorOKeefe]

Thanks mate!

[@pablo_k37]

Ok, I thought something is wrong with me, as I have crooked and swollen fingers due to many injuries during many years of playing… but I looked on your little finger and now I know I’m not alone 😁 Thanks for the video, useful tips 🙂

[@nicolasvidalguitar3547]

Amazing video Conor!!! The training drills were also fantasticcc

[@ConorOKeefe]

Thanks Nicolas!!

[@owenhumphreys1496]

Been needing this one con 👍

[@ConorOKeefe]

Cheers Owen, hope it helps!

[@foffasgaming6492]

I love the content

[@ConorOKeefe]

Thank you!

[@alexbenfante]

Do you know how to do the danish catch Con?

[@ConorOKeefe]

It’s not something I use very often!

[@parthparmar5774]

IT WAS Very informative video thank you so much.. keep smiling and keep shining 👍

[@ConorOKeefe]

Thank you my friend!

[@Boostavida]

Thank you, really useful!

[@ConorOKeefe]

You're welcome!

[@theoriemersma2248]

Great vid !!!

[@ConorOKeefe]

Thanks Theo!

[@pinapl0]

i’m a professional goalkeeper and this is exactly how i do it 👊

[@vinvelinov3693]

Much respect from Bulgaria, even though I am a Levski Sofia fan :)

[@angelbellido9400]

tienes un nuevo seguidor desde españa grandeee

[@ConorOKeefe]

Gracias Angel, bienvenido!

[@nikolasmolina5828]

Thanks for this video I dislocated my pinky a couple of weeks ago so this will help with recovery 😁

[@ConorOKeefe]

I hope this helps!

[@_manjaca]

Thanks mate this couldnt have come at a better time, literally fractured my finger a few days ago with an awkward/botched catch and was wondering if I should tape my finger once its in that stage where it is not fully healed but still useable. Cheers from Chile 🇨🇱

[@ConorOKeefe]

Sorry to hear that, I hope it recovers quickly & that the video helps!

[@devonhudson5461]

Love these vids really helpful

[@ConorOKeefe]

Thanks Devon!

[@ginovanhees5580]

Really helpful!

[@ConorOKeefe]

Thanks Gino!

[@kevinjohnson3333]

Me an outfield players seeing Conor posting a video about taping for goalkeepers: Hmm interesting.

[@ConorOKeefe]

Hahaha love it

[@khoachu220]

Thanks Conor for sharing these tips, this is indeed important for keepers. Months ago, I had a metacarpal fracture as a result of contact with the pole when I was making a double save. Ever since then, I’ve been taping my hands especially my palm carefully.

[@ConorOKeefe]

Thanks my friend, I hope it helps! I hope your injury recovers quickly too!

[@lady15n]

Very good video Thank you !!!

[@ConorOKeefe]

Thanks!

[@unaismuhammed5481]

Please upload basic drillls for keepers

[@alsovonalman9183]

He got a lot of training videos on his chanel. Check it.

[@ConorOKeefe]

Have a look at the training playlist on the channel, that should help!

[@kantatorntinhuatoey5028]

Great video ❤

[@ConorOKeefe]

Thank you!

[@cheema..]

How would you do the top knuckle?

[@mutjk7833]

Wait why is your pinky bent? Looks painful 😭

[@SRRD2857]

frrrr😂

[@sidi7135]

Thank you

[@ConorOKeefe]

You're welcome!

[@HenrySaveAll]

10:10 so you do practice that karate-kick save 👀 😂

[@bigjohndoebosh767]

The tape in the description is out of stock, any other recommendations for tape?

[@zacharyelliott4730]

I didn’t actually ask for this but I have recently had an injury to my middle finger so I could get tape because of the injury and hopefully it makes me fell better Thanks 🙏 😀😀

[@ConorOKeefe]

I really hope it helps Zachary, and that the injury recovers quickly!

[@zacharyelliott4730]

@@ConorOKeefe thank you

[@nightwolf2666]

Conor, how tall are you? You should do a video for smaller goalkeepers (men below 6 feet tall), telling them how they can compensate for not being tall like Manuel Neuer and others. Nice video, I subscribed right away.

[@ConorOKeefe]

I'm 1.83m, & thank you, great idea, will definitely do something like that in the future

[@nightwolf2666]

@@ConorOKeefe Thanks...looking forward to it! One last Question: would you encourage young GK's to get out of goal and play in the field once in a while to improve their ball handling? Cheers.

[@michaelestrada4703]

Are gk gloves with finger saves better or without?

[@ConorOKeefe]

I prefer them without, but it's personal preference!

[@chrisguerra4276]

What are the best gloves for wet conditions??

[@ryandinh6065]

I don't know if this is actually useful but I hated to always throw the tape away after using them and having to buy new tape rolls every other month. So I started using boxingband(don't know if that's the correct term). It is essentialy a long elastic with a wrist tap at the end. It works just as well, you just need to end the wristband beneath the wrist and of your gk gloves so that they don't bulk up. Would love to know what you guys think of this solution. As a side note I think taping/using boxing bands has more often to do with the mental side of things. I only use it in games(I don't even play as a football gk(yes of course sometimes with buddies) but regularry I am a handball gk). It is part of the ritual and puts you mentally in a more serious and confident headspace. Cause I think we all know that it doesn't matter if we taped up or not if we trained hard enough we will make the safe regardless of the accecoires.

[@mateohusselin9998]

Yes, making the saves isn't dictated by our accesories. But, reducing the risk of injury and strengthening your wrist/fingers with tape to avoid pain is a real benefit from taping. By this I mean that taping is not only for the mental purpose but mostly (at least for me) necessary to prevent finger injuries.

[@ConorOKeefe]

Yes, there are definite mental benefits to some keepers with it!

[@kaymr3393]

Thankyou very much

[@ConorOKeefe]

You're welcome!

[@jamesweller059]

Love it

[@ConorOKeefe]

Thanks mate!

[@shabeerali4625]

I am from India your video's are nice

[@ConorOKeefe]

Thank you my friend!

[@chrisfalconbury6862]

Can you advise your thoughts on finger saves and if you would advise using them for training to develop technique and play a game without them? Any advice would be appreciated.

[@ConorOKeefe]

I don’t like them myself, I find they make my hands too rigid. I like the gloves to feel like an extension of my hand, with natural movement. I did wear them when I was younger, as I felt they gave me a bit more support, but stopped around 14/15. But it’s all down to personal preference really!

[@skylord444ff9]

I got an dislocation of pinky finger during goalkeeping Know I can get less injury Thanks♥️

[@ConorOKeefe]

Hope it can help, and that the injury recovers quickly!

[@joseph20yearsago61]

Im looking for advice on how to tape my thumb

[@ConorOKeefe]

It's tough, I would speak to a physio if possible! If it's the knuckle, you can do it like I did my fingers here. But if it's lower down, then I'm not sure of the best way!

[@klarabrodin5717]

How do you tape your thumb?

[@Tanveer6583]

Thanks for this, my dumbass decided not to wear goalie gloves during a game and I punched the ball while it was flying towards me and I felt my bones fly back and I had to go home. My mum lectured me and told me to fix it myself so this video helped me a lot

[@ConorOKeefe]

Ah nightmare! Hope it recovers quickly!

[@madsschmidtnielsen2576]

do you have a gym program?

[@ConorOKeefe]

I do! I've spoken about it a bit in previous vlogs, but will do more videos on it soon

[@HaroonKhan-jk3fh]

Hey Conor, super helpful video man!! God bless you. Quick question bro, this happened to my Pinky yesterday, and I have one of the biggest matches I’ve ever played in tomorrow. My pinky feels sore I feel the pain in the middle part of my finger but can still move it fairly easily. I’ll go to GP but if I tape it up I should be good to play tomorrow?

[@ConorOKeefe]

Hi mate, no worries! Obviously listen to the doctors, can’t give medical advice on it, but if its ok & just pain, tape it well & you should be good to go. Good luck!

[@lordspejson8871]

How tall are u in metres?

[@ConorOKeefe]

I'm 1.82m!

[@gamingclash4410]

Show I keep that tape all day (during injury) or just during practice session??

[@ConorOKeefe]

I'd speak to a physio really, as it depends on the injury!

[@Believe-tx7lu]

Nice vid but no match day vlog?

[@ConorOKeefe]

Next time!

[@Believe-tx7lu]

@@ConorOKeefe ok

[@sportssite8011]

Nice to one my finger got hurt 3 weeks ago and l had no idea how l was going tape it😊😊👏🏾

[@ConorOKeefe]

Hope it helps!

[@B.Brown2100]

sometimes i put tape on my wrists if the gloves wrists lil bit longer

[@Sam-1903]

Hi Connor. Is there any chance you could tell me how to tape my thumb as I am feeling it a bit sore after training tonight and have a big game at the weekend. Cheers from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ConorOKeefe]

Sorry, not too sure about the thumb! Maybe have a look online?

[@carlessteve9980]

Whats the link to the facebook group? I cant find it by search. Thanks

[@ConorOKeefe]

Link is in the video description!

[@bilalahmed11.11]

Is your pinke ever broken before?

[@gunnerboy169]

Any tips for protecting your groin area as a keeper? Went to save a one on one and got smacked in that area with the ball. Happened a couple of times now and I think this is really underestimated in terms of long term effects this could have for obvious reasons.

[@ConorOKeefe]

Some GKs wear some form of protection like a box, but very few. It's not something that I do personally, but it's personal preference I guess!

[@jessevaladez8830]

What about tape on your thumb ?? I have a bad thumb

[@ConorOKeefe]

I'm not sure with the thumb, if it's the middle knuckle then the same technique should work. If it's the base of the thumb, maybe speak to a physio!

[@jessevaladez8830]

@@ConorOKeefe thank you boss man! Yea I’ll need to talk to a physio it’s the base of my thumb

[@en1yfx]

what is this thing that you are taping?

[@barshanb5340]

Pls sir make a video .... how to can goalkeeper jump improve

[@ConorOKeefe]

I have! Have a look at “Plyometric training for Goalkeepers!”

[@iansleeubus1609]

hey mate, I am a futsal keeper and I usually tape my full finger is their any advantage of not taping the joint except more mobility?

[@ConorOKeefe]

I only do that for mobility really, so go with what works best for you

[@oliverward8296]

Hello Conner on football manager I have been using pitea and your one of my key players on getting promoted also wondered if you could help with kicking drill off the floor and in hands when I kick the ball of the ground it dosnt go high or have much power and my legs hurt great content

[@ConorOKeefe]

Thanks Oliver!! I should be bringing out lots of kicking content over the next couple of months that can help!

[@oliverward8296]

@@ConorOKeefe thanks con it might just because I have problems with my leg and feet weak tissues clicking in knees but hope you can help

[@bennyshin1399]

Hey conor i was wondering how you got into your squad in pitea? Were you scouted or did you try out for them, what was the process for getting into the next level.

[@ConorOKeefe]

Have a look at Episode 1 in Series 4! Talks through the whole process!

[@bennyshin1399]

@@ConorOKeefe Thanks!!

[@abbya6335]

What else can I use instead of wrist tape please reply

[@pablo_k37]

Conor, does this taping technique also apply for thumbs? I was hit straight in the top of my thumb yesterday during the game and I wonder if it may help during recovery.

[@ConorOKeefe]

I’m sure you can try it, I think it should work!!

[@alexandroslaftsidis]

are you taping only the 2 fingers or all of them

[@ConorOKeefe]

As many as you need to!

[@saadbashir4510]

I feel pain in thumb while gk guide me plz 🙏

[@ConorOKeefe]

Speak to a doctor/physio if you can! I'm not really able to help on the medical side!

[@wayneflint6836]

I got arthritis in my left wrist should I tape my wrist

[@ConorOKeefe]

I'd speak to a physio/doctor for proper advice on it, but if it helps it might be worth trying!

[@banstorp1425]

IVE BEEN WAAAAIIIITTTIIINNGGGGG

[@ConorOKeefe]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@dzonibalkantech2033]

Hi, I have a problem with one finger, I hurt it a few times. I wonder if the tape can help me with that, otherwise I have bad gloves

[@ConorOKeefe]

It can help to support it! But I would speak to a physio to get there professional opinion on it!

[@dzonibalkantech2033]

@@ConorOKeefe thnks

[@Noah-rw7qs]

Hey Connor I’m not sure if you’ve already done this but I’ve been out for a season due to a bad dive which caused some nerve damage in my shoulder, and now that I’m finally getting back into it I’ve realised that I completely forgot how to dive/get my body to jump and fall without hurting myself, any advice/video idea?

[@ConorOKeefe]

Just build it up again slowly to get your confidence, even if it’s reps starting from kneeling down. I had a similar injury, watch ‘Dealing with Goalkeeper Injuries’ on my channel, that might help!

[@paulwoods1_]

I used to use the Zinc Oxide 1-Inch tape on my wrists when I had small injuries, but my god, does it pull out the hairs on your wrists/arms😂 I know I‘ve just come from getting balls smashed at me but I’d rather that than have to rip out hairs🤣

[@ConorOKeefe]

Hahah that’s very true!

[@pascalsparla2324]

Hi Conor. After a sabbatical of 2 years due to an injury, I want to return in the goal. I broke my middlefinger 2 times. First time it was the middle joint which they had to correct via surgury and placed a screw in it. Last year I broke the same finger but now the bottom had a crack and the upper joint was broken. Any tips on how to protect it?

[@ConorOKeefe]

I'm sorry about the injury! I wouldn't be the best to say, as I haven't had it, so I would speak to a physio/doctor if you can - but you can try different strapping techniques to see which help the most

[@ahmedabdallah709]

could you tell us what happened to your left pinky finger ?

[@K0omzy]

Tack så mycket Jag spelar i Malmö FF

[@chrisfalconbury6862]

How can I get a pitea O'Keefe jersey?

[@ConorOKeefe]

The club sometimes sell them! Keep an eye on their social media!

[@getcreative6464]

How do I tape my knees because my knee I still hurting after two months

[@ConorOKeefe]

I'm not sure - speak to a physio if you can!

[@sandrafernandes4705]

Hi corner my son is a goalkeeper and play for a club the only problem is to him he want to be taller. can you make a video how to become taller

[@ConorOKeefe]

It’s hard, I was the same when I was younger, but unfortunately you can’t control your height. The main thing is to eat a healthy diet, and get plenty of sleep. Instead, focus on improving all the other areas on goalkeeping that you can control!

[@sandrafernandes4705]

@@ConorOKeefe thank you

[@Clarkey39]

I broke my knuckle that is at the bottom of my finger. How do i strap that up?

[@ConorOKeefe]

Not too sure unfortunately! Sorry, maybe speak to a physio if you can!

[@Clarkey39]

@@ConorOKeefe k thanks

[@yudhapratama5679]

My idol

[@ConorOKeefe]

Thanks Yudha!!

[@ArponMadhu]

my finger is broken how many day's later can i do goalkiping can you tall me?

[@ConorOKeefe]

I would speak with a doctor or physio and get some proper medical advice for that one!

[@ArponMadhu]

thinks bro😇

[@mohamadsuffian2478]

Tq

[@jpfruc8059]

What happened to your pinky finger it’s way out there and thanks for the vid just dislocated my finger. And how tight do you wrap the fingers

[@ConorOKeefe]

As tight as you want to!

[@connorabernethy1997]

Your pinky 👀👀 was it an injury

[@coulterthekook0113]

He Connor looking to go pro when I’m older, when u where 14 how long and for how many days did u train, if u could make a video about this or if u already have that would be great, also if it’s easier for u, u could comment on this

[@ConorOKeefe]

Hi mate, at 14 I wasn’t taking football extremely seriously. I trained probably three times a week, and had one game, maybe an extra game for school too. But at that age, if you want to go pro later, you can start to do a few extra training sessions to try and improve different areas of your game. But it shouldn’t be every single day, because you need time to do other things and have fun too!

[@coulterthekook0113]

@@ConorOKeefe thanks means a lot this really gives me reassurance, cause I had in my mind that I had to work everyday even at this age to make it

[@nathanlouie7125]

His pinky finger 😭

[@Timbabababa]

What is with his small Finger on the left Hand

[@ConorOKeefe]

Fought a crocodile. He won

[@elizaskarin-wooding8444]

While saving a goal I broke my hand thumb and finger so now I use tape

[@ConorOKeefe]

Sorry to hear that! Hope it recovers well!