LEARNING OUTCOME

To improve 1st touch / control, passing and movement techniques

TEACHING CUES

• Emphasis is on 1st touch, keep ball out of feet and in the direction of the next passing gate
• Communication is essential
• 1st touch with inside or outside of foot in direction of next passing gate
• Players encouraged to move the ball with minimum touches

ACTIVITY SET-UP AND PROCEDURE

EQUIPMENT:

Marked area appropriate size for age, 4 cones, 3 passing gates, 1 ball between 2 players

SET-UP:

ACTIVITY PROCEDURES:

• Players set up as shown in the video and diagram.
• The aim of the drill is for two players to pass the ball through as many passing gates as possible in a minute.
• The other 2 players resting can be used as wall players.
• After 1 minute players swap places.

Progressions:

• Encourage players to increase tempo
• Increase / decrease the marked area to promote a better 1st touch and quicker feet (smaller area) or pass and move (larger area)
• 2 touch

COOL DOWN/ CLOSURE

Review Skill/Activity, stretching, and questions.