1. Distribution - passing exercises. Multiple groups of 6 5 or 4. 2. (Setup- each player with a box of 4 cones) -Power dive technique low saves different activation to explosive save with partner. plank with ball into explosive low save. VARIOUS SAVES LOW MEDIUM POWER DIVE IF TIME -Around the compass - (Setup 3 Bownets grid) power dive to score on oppositions goal. Set and power dive while pushing the ball out to try scoring on the next bownet. Graduate to service to the Goalkeeper and parrying shots towards a specific area
Mistakes today will be extensive. How do we react? Professional environment. Balls goes out get another and play. Pushoff powerstep and secondary Front 3 studs Rotate shoulder and slide cross save. No leaning while in set. Hold ground retreat to gain a better field of vision
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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