Cones Set up in a straight line in centre of goal. Each cone should be 1ft apart. Keeper has to Side step out to right hand side post, come back in and touch the first cone and then perform a low dive which will be fed to them by partner. Performer then has to get straight back up, touch post again and then to second cone. This continues until all four cones have been touched.
Once dives have all been complete on right hand side, switch to left hand side.
3 shots = 1 set
2 sets each side
1-minute recovery between sets
Equipment needed
Footballs x2
Cones x3
Dive with footwork
P - Fast feet through cones, on toes, small short sharp steps over or through. Side step out from post. Body in set position (nose over toes)
A – Body collapses, either catch or parry is made to side and knee extends up to chest height.
R – Knee extends pushing keeper back to feet and in to ready stance. Walk back to centre of goal (Recovery Period.
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