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Keeper starts between 2 cones approx 5m away from the centre of the goal two players stand either side with 3 balls each.

The first player roles the ball towards the goal. GK has to try and save the ball get up and back to between the 2 cones on reaching them the second player rolls the ball to the other side of the goal GK has to try and save again and get back to the cones.

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3 sets of 6 balls.

Vary the hight and pace of the ball.

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  • Rebounders start 3m away and then move in once the ball is fed in.

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    Increase intensity of the practice by moving players closer to goalkeeper.

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  • Setup as shown.

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    The feeder can work further back and strike the ball harder as the goalkeepers confidence grows.

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