
SETUP Two cones about 4 yards apart in the center of the goal - about 5 yards off goaline Three service stations INSTRUCTIONS Keeper starts behind cone goal a few fee behind First server gives keeper a pass - keeper one touch pass back Coach points out direction Keeper back pedals and saves shot from designated direction VARIATIONS First service can varied... Pass to one touch Pass to scoop Pass to smother Toss to volly Overhand to contour Lob to high ball
Drill should be extremely fast paced - decision making - movement - adjustment - reaction
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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