Coaching objective
Players dribble with control while scanning for space and changing direction under light traffic pressure.
Setup
- Create six to ten cone gates throughout the area.
- Every player starts with a ball.
- Make the gates wide enough for early success.
Rules and scoring
- Players score one point each time they dribble through a new gate.
- They cannot use the same gate twice in a row.
- Play for 45–75 seconds, then change the challenge.
Coaching cues
- Small touches near pressure.
- Eyes up between touches.
- Accelerate after the turn.
Progress the drill
- Use only the weaker foot.
- Add a turn at every gate.
- Place one or two passive defenders in the area.
Simplify the drill
- Increase the width of each gate.
- Reduce the number of players in each area.
- Allow players to stop the ball before turning.
What to measure
- Number of different gates completed.
- Frequency of head-up scanning.
- Control after changing direction.