Soccer Gate Passing Training Drill
Setup
- in pairs
- grid (30yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
- cone gates (2-4yds)
- 1 ball per pair
- pinnies
- 10-15 min
Rules & Objectives
- players attempt to pass through gates to their partner
- two defenders (red) try to intercept passes
- if ball is won by a defender he gives it right back
- players can't score on same gate twice in a row
- pair to make 15 passes first wins
Variations
- add defender(s)
- players must make 2 (3) passes through a gate to score before moving on to another gate
- pair to make most passes within 90 sec. wins
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- weight of pass
- accuracy
- vision
- constant movement
