Set-Up: as pictured. You could use discs instead of flags as your gates.
The Game: 2 teams (Red vs. White) play possession, but can score goals by passing to a teammate through a gate. Games are to 10.
Note: Player should not try to force the ball through any particular gate, but be patient and find a gate that is not defended by the opposition. The Coach should create an additional gate (7 gates for 6 v6 game) to ensure that there is always an undefended gate.
Focus:
- Keeping possession of the ball
- Keeping the field spread offensively
- Speed of Play
- Movement off the Ball
- Winning the ball back as a group
- Quick transition from offense to defense, vice versa
This is a very demanding, but much more enjoyable form of possession than a normal game of keep away!
If you enjoy this exercise Coach Donahue recommends:
| Possible Warm-up: | Possible Previous Activity: |
|---|---|
| Gate Warm-Up Exercises Combined | 7v7 Win by One |
| Passing in Pairs with Basic Movements | Four Goal Game |
