1. Drill one:
a. The keeper stands on the base line
b. The keeper takes three steps forward and assumes the ready position
c. The keeper ‘crabs’ three paces left and does a basic leg block.
d. Return to the ready position.
e. Crab right three paces and do a basic leg block. Return to the ready position.
f. Crab right three paces. Basic leg block. Ready position.
g. Crab left three paces. Basic leg block. Ready position.
2. Drill two:
a. Ready position. Crab left three paces. Full leg block. Ready position.
b. Crab right three paces. Full leg block. Ready position.
c. Crab right three paces. Full leg block. Ready position.
d. Crab left three paces. Full leg block. Ready position.
3. Drill three:
a. Ready position. Crab left three paces. Full leg block pushing through to a dive. Push up into a facing position. Ready position.
b. Crab right three paces. Full leg block pushing through to a dive. Push up to face. Ready position.
c. Crab right three paces. Full leg block pushing through to a dive. Push up to face. Ready position.
d. Crab left three paces. Dive. Face. Ready position.
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