line up four cones in front of the goal and have them numbered 1 - 4 or use different colors if possible.
place 2 - 3 balls at each cone.
on a 3,2,1 go command the coach will then call out what cone the shot will be coming from, upon which the goalkeeper must get in position to make the save.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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