
Keeper Practices agility and clean glove work up to the stumps
2 Rebound Stumps ~2-3m apart (depending on your available space) A cone just outside each stump ~1m as a marker/guide Keeper starts on Side A & Thrower feeds bound throws in line with cone. Keeper takes ball & side steps to Side B (while returning ball to thrower) Thrower quickly feeds ball on Side B Repeat this as agility work 5 takes each side.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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