
1. GK 2 serves ball to GK 1, GK 1 tosses ball back to GK 2 Round 1 2. GK 2 tosses ball outside of cones for a power or collapse dive Round 2 2. GK 2 rolls ball out side of cones Gks much take small quicks steps to move laterally before diving. Engage core Use your steps to help you time your dive. Don't start moving til ball is tossed/rolled
8 minutes total 8 reps then switch roles 4 min (ball in air) 4 min ( ball on ground)
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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