1v1 Gate Reaction Challenge
- Technical
- U6 to U8
- 4–10 players
- Attacking
- Defending
Setup
You will require: 3 balls / 2 sets of bibs / 4 poles / 24 cones, Approx 20x20 (diamond-shaped) area, Divide into two groups with one player going at a time, One group has the ball, set up two gates with poles in the middle of the area but at least 4 meters apart, Each group starts on a cone on the opposite side of the area
How it works
Attackers must try to get through one of the two gates, Defenders must reach the gate first to prevent them, Attackers look to use feints and turns to create the space, They should look to accelerate with the ball to get through, 1 v 1 throughout with players taking turns, Swap attack and defence every 3 minutes
Coaching points
- Change speed
- Change direction
- Use both feet
- Balance
- Agility
Progressions
progression: Offer bonus points to players who perform certain skills or feints, Regression: Create a third gate to make it easier for attackers to score