Coaching Points:
This practice is designed to improve the goalkeepers general fitness level while incorporating reaction and diving skills.
Two cones are placed approximately 8 yards apart, with a ball at each cone. Goalkeepers are positioned in the middle and at either side of the cones. One goalkeeper is assigned as the "working" goalkeeper and the other
as the "shadowing" goalkeeper.
The "working" goalkeeper has to dive to either of the balls. Before he dives he must try and trick his partner and disguise which ball he is going to dive for. He can use body feints and head fakes to disguise his intentions.
The "shadowing" goalkeeper must try and guess which side his partner is going to dive at, then dive to the ball
before his partner.
A goal is scored each time the "working" goalkeeper can lose the "shadowing" goalkeeper and successfully dive at the ball. Goalkeepers should alternate every 3 minutes. Score should be kept to determine winner.
Work must be rapid while maintaining quality technique.
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