What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
goaltending
Example
The goaltending by the goalie prevented the other team from scoring. [goaltending: noun]
Example
The player was penalized for goaltending when he touched the ball while it was on its way down. [goaltending: verb]
goalkeeping
Example
The team's success was largely due to the excellent goalkeeping of their goalkeeper. [goalkeeping: noun]
Example
He has been working hard on his goalkeeping skills to become a better goalkeeper. [goalkeeping: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Goalkeeping is more commonly used than goaltending in everyday language, as soccer and field hockey are more popular sports worldwide than ice hockey and basketball.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between goaltending and goalkeeping?
Both goaltending and goalkeeping are formal terms used in their respective sports contexts and are not commonly used in everyday language.
