
Set up a triangle 5 yrds placement 1 GK in the center of the triangle and players stationed between each cone with a ball player 1 rolls the ball agressively through goal and GK makes diving or kneeling save Players keep track of how many goals are scored play each GK in the center for 5 minute duration and rotate GK with the lowest GA wins
Challenge and set in GK stance Proper diving with hands leading
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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