In pairs, each with a ball. One player leads, one follows. Lead your partner through as many gates as possible in 1 minute. Swap roles and repeat. Make sure not to bump into other pairs. Variation: Lead your partner through all gates and return to the start. Who can be quickest? Progression: One pair acts as "blockers" to get in the way of others and slow them down.
For U10/U8 players, to practise carrying the ball (dribbling). Based on the "Quicksticks Truck and Trailer Gateway" activity.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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