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human
CMV: in soccer, when given the option, goal keepers should not take a goal kick

I've played soccer for a few years as well as watching it on tv.

And I still don't understood why goal keepers hoof the ball up the pitch after catching the ball in their hands.

IMO all they're hoping for is a potential 50/50. Also, when you kick a ball towards a defending team who are facing the ball, it seems much closer to 45/55.

While playing the ball from the back still has some risks, for professionals at least, they can and should be able to put a few passes together.

A much safer option is surely to pass the ball? Am I missing something?
gpt
From a tactical perspective it's beneficial to hoof the ball for two reasons: 

* it bypasses the first pressure line from the opposition, and if they're pushing high, they might be caught either with a high defensive line, which benefits fast strikers on your side on a possible lost ball / rebound, or a low defensive line that opens up a lot of space for your midfielders to create chances.
* the ball runs faster than any player, so it's the fastest way to launch a counter attack.

I also don't think it works in practice as it sounds on the paper, but it's a quick way to get the game back to where you want it to happen, the opposition's half, regardless of who is holding possession.