exercise 2 goalkeeper moves to the ball`s direction and meet the ball in the air.jumping technique: opposite feet and hands. hands 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.low level : ball is thrown from closer position. target is big(the post) and more near the GK for more successful rate.medium level : ball is thrown from further away (back of the post)high level : Target is to put the ball behind the coach. ball is thrown more directly.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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