Two Goal Weave

Objective

• -Dribble through traffic
• -Pick a shooting moment
• -Finish after carrying the ball

Setup

1. 1Set up two small goals side by side at one end.
2. 2Create a weaving channel of cones leading to the goals.
3. 3Players line up with balls at the start of the channel.

How to play

1. 1Players dribble through the weaving channel at control speed.
2. 2At the end, they choose one of the two goals to finish into.
3. 3After shooting, they collect the ball and return by the outside.
4. 4Rotate lines quickly to keep everyone active.

Progressions

• +Two-Touch Limit: drop to one touch in the central area
• +Weak Foot Only: add a defender to raise the pressure
• +Tempo Clock: cut the clock to four seconds
• +Add a competitive scoreline for the last round

Regressions

• -Two-Touch Limit: allow three touches while the picture is learned
• -Weak Foot Only: static, unopposed reps before adding movement
• -Tempo Clock: extend the clock to ten seconds
• -Simplify the area or the service until success returns

Variations

• -Two-Touch Limit — Players are limited to two touches — one to control, one to release.
• -Weak Foot Only — Every touch, pass and finish must be with the weaker foot.
• -Tempo Clock — The ball must reach the end action inside six seconds or the rep restarts.
• -Scan and Cue — The coach shows a colour or number and the receiver must call it before their first touch.
• -Shadow Pressure — A shadow defender applies half pressure and can win the ball only after the first touch.
• -Score Challenge — Run it as a timed competition — pairs or teams count successful reps and compare scores.
• -1-to-1 Session — Run as an individual session: coach serves, one player works through the reps with rest built in.
• -Flip the practice to the opposite side of the pitch

Common mistakes

• -Rushing the weave
• -Shooting while off balance
• -Missing the chance to accelerate at the end