• With partner preparing for corner kick, set up at near post
• As partner drives ball across field, either decide to make play on ball or read shot of partner standing in front of goal

Reps: 4 each side
Benefits: Decision-making, reaction and cross defense
Wheddon: I have (my partner drive) the ball across the goal; then I either take a touch or play it the first time. Sometimes an offensive player has an opportunity to take a touch in front of the goal; other times, she has to play it the first time. I am making Hope decide ahead of time if she can step out and shut the player down, or if she has to wait and read the touch of the player. I have her set up at the near post, and if the ball is coming really fast, she has to spread her body and deny as much space as possible. If she can get across and ready to make a save in time, then it's all about getting her body in balance and dealing with the ball appropriately, whether she has to dive or remain on her feet.