1. Opponent Dribbles towards keeper and tries to deke around keeper. 2. Keeper moves up and attempts to block the opponent from advancing. 3. As soon as exchange is complete the keeper bounces up immediately and prepares for the next opponent. 4. Once all of the opponents have gone through the keeper turns around and the opponents come from the other direction.
1. Get low, get arms out 2. Be ready to step out, and dive with arm outstretched 3. Be quick, always bounce up and be ready for the next opponent 4. Opponents try different moves
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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