
Exercise 2. Gk must try to punch over the top of the coach and if possible over the bar.low level : 3 meters distance technique -hands should be close to chest, with the elbow by the side and bent, arms movement must be straight. thumbs out of the way, not inside. punching with both hands - fists must aligned together to be able to punch with both hands. flat surface of the fists drive through the ball.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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