Get To The Gate

  • Technical
  • U4 to U6
  • 4–12 players
  • Defending
  • Dribbling
Get To The Gate

Setup

You will require: 1 ball per 2 / 18 cones / 2 sets of bibs, 10 x 8 meter area, Two gates, 1/2 meter wide, 4 meters apart, Depending on numbers have 1-4 drills, No more than four players in each area

How it works

The first round is played with no ball, Divide the group into 2 sides. One attacking side one defending side, Attackers looking to run through either gate, Defender looks to tag the attacker before they can run through the gate, Introduce the ball in the second round same rules

Coaching points

  • Agility
  • Awareness
  • Press quickly
  • Track runner
  • Slow down attacker

Progressions

progression: Add a ball and if the defender gets the ball they can score by dribbling through the end gate, Regression: Defenders can only tag on their side

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