Goalkeeper starts by receiving volley off the post, then a low. Then go across for the strike from then angle. Then finally engage a 2v1 in the attackers favour, with the goalkeeper feeding the low will then be the defender in the 2v1.
PROGRESSION
Goalkeeper starts by receiving cut back post, then a middle of the road feed. Then go across for the strike from then angle. Then finally engage a 2v1 in the attackers favour, with the goalkeeper feeding the low will then be the defender in the 2v1.
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