• A coach or other GK, who will be the "thrower", must stand at the 18, alternating from the center, left and right of the "D"
• The GK in the net must sprint from the goal line to the ball, and touch it with one hand, then shuffle back towards center goal line.
• The option is then left to the thrower to choose a side to lob the ball to AND whether or not to inform the GK of which side the ball will be lobbed to (depending on the abilities of your keepers).
• Obviously, the next step is for the GK to shuffle toward the side of the net that the ball is lobbed to.
• Keepers should remember, when parrying, not to break form.
• Coaches should emphasize correct body angle on the shuffle back to the net, as well as using the correct hand on the parry.

NOTE: There is much room left for variation in this drill, that's why I like it so much. Depending on age groups and abilities of your keepers, you can lob the ball from anywhere you please within the area. Good luck!!

Submitted by Joe Nunes -- Womens goalkeeper coach, Austin Preparatory School, Reading,Massachusetts