Setup: Three cones placed around edge of area. GK starts with ball. Exercise: GK starts in the centre of the goal. GK rolls ball out to coach and then sets - this should be a smooth movement. Coach receives ball and shoots 1 or 2 touch. GK adjusts to shot and makes appropriate save - DEAL WITH WHAT COMES. Progress from easy saves to match conditioned saves by increasing pace & intesity (age appropriate). GK should face two shots from each position before swapping or resting for 30 seconds (1 rep). Reps: Two shots from each position - first rep should be short drop kicks. GK rolls ball out to one of the three cones coach shoots 1 or 2 touch. Coach varies position around the box - GK should distribute from the centre then set on the angle and make the save.
GK should re-centre after each shot and position accordingly. Shooting power should progress in power and intensity from relatively easy to match conditions. Vary shot types.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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