LEVEL 3: Goalkeeping - Shot Stopping

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The GK feeds a ball to one side or the other. The player on the opposite side becomes a recovering defender. On the first touch of the attacking player, a player from the A and B line follow in for rebounds.

Play restarts with a pass by the opposite GK.

Key Factors

1. Starting Position - Stance and in relation to the ball
2. Get into line
3. Get down the line
4. Set position - Stay 'big'
5. Technique - save, parry, dive 'REBOUNDS'