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Receiving & First TouchPassing & Combination PlayBall Control Under PressureFoundationalIntermediateAll AgesWarm-UpFocused Drill
Gate-to-Gate Control & Return
5 minutes Solo, Partner, Group 1 soccer ball, 4 cones5.0(1 rating)
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Goal
The goal is to maintain a fluid two-touch rhythm where the first touch creates a clear passing lane outside the cone.
Setup
Place 2 cones to make a small gate. Have your partner do the same 5–8 yards away. Partners stand behind their respective gates.
Drill Instructions
1. Partner A passes the ball firmly through the opposite gate. 2. Partner B uses their first touch to move the ball outside of their gate. 3. Partner B then takes a second touch to pass the ball back through the gate to the first partner. 4. Switch the type of touch every 60 seconds (Outside foot push, Inside foot cut, or Sole roll).
Coach Tip
Open your hips as the ball approaches so your first touch naturally leads you in the direction you want to go.
Avoid
Avoid taking the touch too heavy or directly into the cone; keep the ball within 'playing distance'.
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Setup
Place 2 cones to make a small gate. Have your partner do the same 5–8 yards away. Partners stand behind their respective gates.
Drill Instructions
1. Partner A passes the ball firmly through the opposite gate. 2. Partner B uses their first touch to move the ball outside of their gate. 3. Partner B then takes a second touch to pass the ball back through the gate to the first partner. 4. Switch the type of touch every 60 seconds (Outside foot push, Inside foot cut, or Sole roll).
Goal
The goal is to maintain a fluid two-touch rhythm where the first touch creates a clear passing lane outside the cone.
Coach Tip
Open your hips as the ball approaches so your first touch naturally leads you in the direction you want to go.
Avoid
Avoid taking the touch too heavy or directly into the cone; keep the ball within 'playing distance'.
Watch the Drill
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.