SETUP Set up a triangle of cones INSTRUCTIONS Keeper starts sitting with their legs extented in front of them. Coach calls out - keeper stands up WITHOUT USING THEIR HANDS - and makes a save VARIATIONS Services can at any time after the coach calls out (can wait till keeper is set or can serve while keeper is still in transition). Sevices from coach can include any type of simulation -- contour, high contour, smother, scoop, dive, etc.
Make sure player is getting up without their hands (keepers need to be ready to make a save at any point) Make sure each save has an initial forward motion.
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This practice has no progressions
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