Basic drill to get hands and feet warmed up Keeper runs forward to top cone, touches with hand and chooses either left or right for a volley Do 2 sets of 5 each side
Aim to start the intensity low and build it up throughout drill Make sure keeper doesnt look at feet and always watches the ball Wait until keeper is in set position and make sure its correct (Hands in front, leaning forward etc.)
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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