Encourage the fielder to be ready to intercept the ball and throwback to the keeper.
Field stand between two cones, ready to intercept a ball that is fed by the coach/feeder. Star with simple rolls towards the fielder in a straight line. Fielder intercepts the ball and throws it to the keeper. Rejoins other players at the back of the queue. Each fielder takes a turn.
Start to increase the pace, angle, and distance of the feed. The fielder must react to the ball - intercept then throw it to the keeper.
Encourage the fielder to be ready to intercept the ball. Balanced, watching the ball and movement towards the ball. Be in control.
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