1) Turn and save GK stands on the goal-line facing into goal. Coach calls any of three colours. GK shuffles to cone and touches it with foot, then recovers to ready position, facing forwards. As soon as GK recovers, GK throws a high ball at goal and GK saves with hands. GK immediately recovers to ready position but facing into goal. Repeat x8. 2) Recover and save Coach calls a colour. GK must shuffle around that cone, recover to goal and kick away a low rolled ball.
Activities based on these videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJMwYs3X1YE&list=PLuYU6kU4wu-DSed8ZNWLx_5-Xz0bunVsh https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sR5ywhNo4FE&list=PLuYU6kU4wu-DSed8ZNWLx_5-Xz0bunVsh&index=10
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