1.Gk will start in the middle on either side. At the server command , gk will jump side ways over the rubber band 3.Immediately gk will go to push up position and roll under and across the rubber band back to the middle 4. Quickly after the roll he will recover and look at the server ready to volley the ball 5&6. Once the ball is volleyed the gk will quickly take 1 to 2 steps sideways to launch a high dive over the rubber band to make a save
Repeat the exercise 6 X both sides
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