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Passing through gates

U10–U11 Passing and receivingActivation and warm-up

Pairs with one ball pass through 2 m gates scattered in a 25×25 m area, taking the first touch away towards the next gate.

Pairs passing through gates 25×25 m Lime and blue = the two players of a pair Team A Neutral Pass Run
Passing through gates: pairs with one ball in a 25×25 m area with eight 2 m gates. The pair scores a point each time a pass goes through a gate and the receiver controls it with the first touch away from the gate.

Rules

  • Eight 2 m gates
  • Point when a pass goes through a gate and the first touch moves away towards the next gate
  • The same gate cannot be used twice running
  • Pairs count their points each round

To make it harder

  • Two players without a ball act as gatekeepers who close gates

Coaching points

  • Pick the next gate before the ball arrives
  • Receive with the foot further from the ball
  • Passer moves after passing

Common mistakes

  • Pair standing still at a gate

From the session “U10 Football Drills: Passing, Receiving and Support Session”

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