Fun Warm Up to get GK's moving and warmed up GK's start by facing coach while they are standing between 2 different colour cones. Coach calls out commands like 'turn' 'orange' 'white' GK's must then toch the cone or turn before returning to central position. Progress by introcing commands such as 'dive orange' GK's must then perform a low dive to that cone and then get back on their feet.
GK's to be on the balls of their feet at all times. maintain good keeper stance 'ready position'. movements to be precise and controlled.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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