If 2 keepers, each do 10 mins in above practice. Set up keeper practice at other end of pitch using 1/2 attackers and assistant coach:
Coach sends ball from outside left side of D to attacker who is level with P spot and backline tick in right side of D. Attacker to score goal.
Swap sides half way through.
Attacker should push or slap from this distance, aim to wrong-foot the keeper and put ball in corners.
Keeper to stay on toes and track the attacker.
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