2x GK's 8x Markers/Cones GK1 will run to the first cone, GK2 will throw the ball for GK1 to dive & catch, get up quickly throw the ball back to GK2. Run back to starting marker. Onto 2nd marker, until the sequence is complete. Once sequence is complete, GK's Switch over. Change sides so the GK's Dive Left/Right
GK is on their toes Hands are in correct position Diving outwards to catch the ball GK gets up as quickly as possible
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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