Gates game
Children dribble through as many 2 m disc gates as possible in 60 seconds inside a 25×25 m area, later avoiding gate guards.
Rules
- Eight gates scattered in the area
- Count gates out loud; the same gate cannot be used twice running
- 30 s rest; try to beat your own score
- From round three, two defenders without a ball stand in gates to block them
Coaching points
- Spot the next gate before going through the current one
- Slow down to turn, accelerate after the gate
Common mistakes
- Queues forming at one gate
From the session “Football Drills for 6 Year Olds: A Complete U7 Session Plan”
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