
3 attacking players, 1 goalkeeper 2 players outside with balls, 1 shooting player central Outside players alternate passing ball into central player Central player shoots the ball on the first touch
Focus on reflex saves with hands feet Coming forward to get body in front of ball Low ball kick saves, high ball hand saves Focus on deflections, not catches
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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