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Receiving & First TouchWeak FootBall Control Under PressureIntermediateFoundationalWarm-UpFocused Drill
Wall Passing - First Touch Gates
5-10 minutes Solo, Partner, Group 1 soccer ball, 4 cones, a wall or rebounder
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Coach Carter
A short spoken walk-through of this drill.
Goal
Develop the ability to receive and turn in one fluid motion using both feet.
Setup
Place two cone gates 2 yards wide at 45-degree angles behind the starting position. Player stands 3-4 yards from the wall (or partner).
Drill Instructions
1. Pass the ball firmly against the wall a few times to get a rhythm. 2. After establishing a rhythm, as the ball returns, use your first touch to drive through either the left or right gate. 3. Use different parts of the foot (inside, outside, or sole). 4. Return to center and repeat, alternating the foot you use to receive.
Coach Tip
Check your shoulder before the ball arrives to 'scan' the gate you are about to exit through.
Avoid
Taking multiple small touches to get through the gate; the goal is to clear the gate with a single, purposeful first touch.
Adjust on the fly
Make it easier
Widen the gates and slow down the speed of the initial pass against the wall.
Make it harder
Have a partner call out 'Left' or 'Right' just as the ball hits the wall to force a quick decision.
Court diagram coming soon
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Setup
Place two cone gates 2 yards wide at 45-degree angles behind the starting position. Player stands 3-4 yards from the wall (or partner).
Drill Instructions
1. Pass the ball firmly against the wall a few times to get a rhythm. 2. After establishing a rhythm, as the ball returns, use your first touch to drive through either the left or right gate. 3. Use different parts of the foot (inside, outside, or sole). 4. Return to center and repeat, alternating the foot you use to receive.
Goal
Develop the ability to receive and turn in one fluid motion using both feet.
Coach Tip
Check your shoulder before the ball arrives to 'scan' the gate you are about to exit through.
Avoid
Taking multiple small touches to get through the gate; the goal is to clear the gate with a single, purposeful first touch.
Adjust on the fly
Make it easier
Widen the gates and slow down the speed of the initial pass against the wall.
Make it harder
Have a partner call out 'Left' or 'Right' just as the ball hits the wall to force a quick decision.
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Listen to your Coach
Coach Carter
A short spoken walk-through of this drill.
Ready to train?
Add this drill to your Active Drills to start tracking time and progress.
AI Coach feedback
Upload or record a clip of yourself on this drill and your AI coach will spot what's working and what to fix next.