Rotation Passing Gate Channel

Pitch diagram

Objectives

• -Repeat accurate passing through tight gates
• -Improve first touch away from the gate
• -Add travelling passes on the move

Setup

1. 1A channel with three passing gates spaced along it in a 26 x 12 yards area.
2. 2Number every station so players know exactly where they travel to next.
3. 3One ball per pair and a spare at the coach's feet.

Coaching instructions

1. 1Pairs travel down the channel passing through each gate in turn.
2. 2The receiver must control beyond the gate before returning the ball.
3. 3Turn at the end and work back down the channel.
4. 4Play starts at station one and the ball works round the numbers in order.
5. 5Every player must complete each role once before the round is scored.

Common mistakes

• -Passing behind the moving partner
• -Stopping the ball dead at every gate
• -Staying in a favourite role and avoiding the harder one