
1X goalkeeper active. 3X servers or 1x Coach and 2X GK's - Keeper starts by facing the sideline in a ready position. On the Coaches shout he/she turns, receives a Volley, steps through the ladder and makes a low collapse save, steps through the next ladder and makes a low collapse save, then back peddles around the cone and reacts to a shot on goal.
- Timing. - speed. - Handling. - Reaction. Coach can alter the session and make it a footwork and reaction session.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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