Pairs pass along the ground through a small cone gate to each other, scoring a point each time it goes cleanly through. Simple, high-touch passing practice.
Young (U5 to U8)Mid (U9 to U13)Passing & receiving
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The setup
Step by step
1
Pass through the gate
Play it firmly along the ground through your gate to your partner on the other side.
2
Control and return
Your partner takes a touch to control it, then passes it back through the gate to you.
3
Score a point
A point each time the ball goes cleanly through the gate. Make it harder by moving further apart, shrinking the gate, or going one-touch.
Age group
Young (U5 to U8), Mid (U9 to U13)
Duration
10 to 15 min
Players
6 or more, in pairs
Area
Gates dotted around a 20m x 20m area
Equipment
Cones for the gates, a ball between two
FA Four Corners: what this develops
Technical / TacticalPsychologicalPhysicalSocial
Objective
Accurate, well-weighted passing with the inside of the foot, and a good first touch to control and set up the return.
Coaching points
Pass with the inside of the foot, ankle locked, through the middle of the ball
Weight it so your partner can control it, not too hard, not too soft
First touch out of your feet, ready to pass back
Head up to line up the gate before you pass
Progressions
Move the pair further apart
Shrink the gate
One touch only
Add a second gate so they choose which to pass through
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