Keeper to the side of the goal begins on haunches. Coach/player feeds ball low to the keeper`s right. Keeper dives to save then gets up and returns to starting position. Coach/player feeds the same side once more. If 2 keepers, swap after every 5 feeds. practice low level diving and getting up from the dive. Keeper must dive onto side, hips down first, not onto tummy.
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