MR.STEVE,
Don't worry about foosball, it's here to stay.
And you think you're too old? Thefirst thing you have to do is recognize that this is a forward dominated game. Even the best goalies have days when they can't block anything.
At this year's Runaway Bay tournament, one of the old guys came up to me with pretty much the same story. He couldn't do anything right and said he was going to quit. I know exactly what you and he are experiencing. It's the nature of the beast.
Don't put too much stock in ratings. Most of the top players in rookie aren't rookies, and it's pretty much the same story in each rank.
I think Ed Geer is right about Warrior being tougher on goalies. I have a hard time shooting from goal and in their quest to make the game easier, it seems every forward can make outlandish catches. Now every forward practically lives with the ball.
Knowing your opponent is probably the most important thing when playing goalie. It's tough to practice blocking at home. You need to get out and play a lot so you can learn what each players tendencies are. You can practice your shots and clears at home, but you need to get out in the crowd to learn to block. If a particular player is giving you problems, watch how other goalies defend against him, then try to incorporate it into your game.
Try to play mistake free. Clear the ball, grab rebounds and don't get down on yourself when you're not blocking. And never give up.
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