Wall Pass Gate

Objective

• -Receive and set up a wall pass
• -Link control with a quick return pass
• -Work on timing of movement

Setup

1. 1Lay out two parallel cone lines 24 x 12 yards apart with gates at each end.
2. 2Split players into groups of three with one ball per group.
3. 3Place one player in the middle, one at each end gate.

How to play

1. 1The first end player passes into the middle receiver.
2. 2The middle player controls and sets the ball back first time or second touch.
3. 3The ball is then played through the opposite gate to the third player.
4. 4Players follow their pass and swap places after each sequence.
5. 5Keep the movement crisp and the passes on the ground.

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

• -Standing too close together
• -First touch under the body
• -Lazy movement after the pass