Football - Ball Control - Passing Through The Gates

Aim: To improve control and 1st touch

Suitable for: U9’s and upwards

Equipment: Marked area, 10 cones, 2 balls for 4 players

Organisation:  In a square players work in pairs, 2 pairs to a box. 3 cone gates are placed in the area. To score a point a player must pass through a gate to partner, the players then pass the ball towards and through another gate. Continuous practice.

Progressions:

• Increase tempo
• Limit touches with the emphasis on the quality on the 1st touch towards the next gate
• Vary distance between players and size of gates

Coaching Points

• Quality of 1st touch / soft boot
• Body shape / movement
• Player alert and on their toes
• Player to communicate at all times

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