SETUP Set up a starting point Mark 12 yards out Mark an additional 6 yards out (18 yards) INSTRUCTIONS Keeper sprints the first 12 yards Once they get to the cone marker - keeper does stutter steps to slow down speed - knees bent, chest up, arms down and wide, palms forward - ready to react to a shot while slowing PROGRESSION Add in a service at any point in the 6 yards where speed change is occurring
Form - knees bent, chest up, hands down and wide, palms forward Slowing of speed - quick steps
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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