* GK side steps through cones or short set of ladders covering half the goal, GK then has to make it across to the far post to save a ball fed in from the feeder at an angle.
* GK to complete 3 sets of 6 balls, once all GKs have comleted the drill it is then to be set up on the other side of the goal with ball in from the right side.
*GK should be in the ready postion, with gloves up facing fowrds. When completing footwork.
* If the GK is not meeting the ball in time, ask for the ball speed to be slowed down.
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