GOALKEEPER:
While outfield players do the above practice, goalkeeper to practice the following with assistant coach:
Footwork in figure of 8 – see diagram
Progression: throw and catch tennis ball while practicing footwork
Footwork in compass – see diagram
Shout out North, South, East or West. GK to move to point and come to ‘set’ position at each point, always return to centre, always facing coach.
Progression: throw and catch tennis ball at same time
Stay in ‘ready position’ throughout drill: hands up, knees bent, head over toes, stay on balls of feet, don’t drag feet
Allow frequent rest/hydration breaks
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