Transition Gate Hunt Dribble

Objective

• -Encourage travelling with the ball into space
• -Develop scanning while dribbling
• -Reward quick changes of direction

Setup

1. 1Ten two-yard gates scattered randomly in a 28 x 28 yards area.
2. 2Mark a second target area at the opposite end so the practice can flip direction instantly.
3. 3A ball each, bibs for any defenders.

How to play

1. 1Players dribble through as many different gates as possible in 90 seconds.
2. 2The same gate cannot be used twice in a row.
3. 3Between rounds players share the route that worked best.
4. 4Coach serves a loose ball into the middle and both teams react to win it.
5. 5On every turnover the winning team has six seconds to attack the opposite target.

Progressions

• +Cut the counter window to four seconds
• +Raise the demand once the group is consistently successful

Regressions

• -Freeze the play for two seconds after each turnover to reset shape
• -Simplify the area or the service until success returns

Variations

• -Coach can serve a second ball to force an instant re-transition
• -Run the practice on the opposite side of the pitch

Common mistakes

• -Following the player in front
• -Big touches through crowded gates
• -Stopping to appeal instead of reacting to the turnover