SETUP Set up 10 cones about 1 yard apart INSTRUCTIONS PHASE I Player shuffles from cone 1 to 2, 3, 4, 5, etc., while maintaining set position About 4 sets with 30 second rest in between PHASE II At even numbered cone, player makes a save - service from coach At every cone, player makes a save - service from coach PHASE III Have the services be a variation (every even - contour, every odd -dive, etc.)
Shuffling technique and form should be proper No turning, stomach and shoulders stay forward for the entire run Keeper must maintain set position at all times
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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