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Passing Through Gates Drill

Enhance first touch control and passing accuracy.

Passing15-16U189-1011-1213-14Seniorgroup1 players minimumstarstarstarstarstar4.2 (29)
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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
  • - Cones to mark playing area
  • - Cones for gates
  • - Balls for half the players
Setup
  1. Area: 30x30 yard area marked with cones
  2. Group: 2 players, 1 with a ball and 1 without, spread out evenly within the area
  3. Equipment: Cones marking the 30x30 yard playing area, multiple cones marking 1-yard-wide gates spaced throughout the area, balls given to half of the players
Instructions
  1. Players with the ball pass to those without.
  2. Receiving players must aim to move through a gate with their first touch.
  3. Players should scan their surroundings to avoid collisions and quickly find a passing option.
  4. The objective is to continuously pass and move, creating space and finding new gates.
  5. Encourage players to communicate and support each other with good angles and distances.
Coaching Points
  • Communicate effectively with teammates.
  • Create space to receive the ball.
  • Maintain good angles and support distances.
  • Make quick decisions on and off the ball.
  • Use a quality first touch.
  • Move off straight lines when needed.
  • Ensure passes are accurate with appropriate weight.
  • Keep light on feet for quicker adjustments.
  • Use body shape to shield the ball.
  • Observe and adapt to the session's flow.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Decrease the size of gates to challenge precision.
2. Add defenders to increase pressure on receivers.
Make it easier:
1. Increase gate width for easier access.
2. Allow players more time per pass by pausing between actions.
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