1 GK at either end of the pitch, 2 GKs in the middle. GKs on the end must try and pass to each other 5 times using different distribution techniques (off the floor, out of hands). If the GKs in the middle intercept the ball then they swap with the GKs on the outside.
Score points to make it competitive.
Progress to 3 GKs moving and passing to each other inside the pitch while 1 GK tries to regain possession.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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