Handling & Stretching. Setup: 3 cones in a triangle 2 feet apart. Exercise: GK moves around from the rear cone mixing clockwise & anti clockwise directions. GK performs rep Move back out in opposite direction to rear cone. Repeat each rep 5 times per GK. Younger GK's work with a Coach and alternate reps between GK's to ensure serve quality. Reps: 2 touch passing with feet. Mid-level serves (knees to chin) High-level serves (forehead to high catch) Low-level serves (knees to toes) Mixed serves. Stretching: Intersperse DYNAMIC stretching between each group of reps. Make these GK specific - Arms Shoulders Back Legs
Focus on GK handling accuracy - SUCCESS IS KEY. Serves should be aimed at the GK. Serves should be thrown for younger GK's and short dropkick for U12 upwards.
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