Dribble for Goal
Also called Gate Dash
Dribble through as many gates as you can in a minute, then beat your own number, then beat the blockers.
At a glance
- 20 by 20 grid with 8 to 10 cone gates in different colours scattered about. A ball each.
- Dribble through as many gates as you can in one minute, in any order. Count them in your head.
- Next go, try to beat your number. Use both feet: inside, outside and sole.
- Progress 1: At each gate, turn away instead of going through: dribble up, turn with the ball, head for the next gate.
- Progress 2: Add 2 blockers with no ball, who close a gate by standing in it and never tackle. Find an open gate.
If it's not working: Make the gates wider, about three big steps across.
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Cone gates in different colours scattered about the grid and a ball each. Dribble through as many gates as you can in one minute, in any order, using inside, outside and sole of both feet. Count your own gates in your head and try to beat your number next go. Six of the eight to ten gates are drawn.
Full details: set up, how to play, tips and age tweaks
Set up
- Mark a 20 by 20 grid.
- Scatter 8 to 10 gates of different colours. Every player has a ball.
20 by 20 grid (depending on numbers). 8 to 10 different coloured gates. All players with a ball each.
How to play
- Everyone dribbles around the grid at once, using both feet and different parts of the foot: outside, inside, sole.
- Dribble through the gates in any order. How many gates can you get through in 1 minute? Count in your head, then try to beat your number next go.
Keeping everyone moving
The count is private. Never ask who got most. The only question is did you beat your own number.
Make it easier
- Make the gates wider, about three big steps across, so the ball fits through easily.
- Put out a few more gates, 12 or so, so there is always one close by.
Make it harder, step by step
- Dribble up to a gate, then turn away with the ball instead of going through, and head for the next gate.
- Add 2 or 3 blockers in bibs, without a ball. A blocker closes a gate by standing in it and can move from gate to gate, but never tackles or touches the ball. Dribblers find an open gate. Swap blockers after 1 minute.
Three things to say
- Soft touches through the gates.
- Use both feet.
- Head up: find the next gate.
Colts habit
Be brave: go at a blocker's gate anyway.
Both feet
One minute with the practice foot: that is next week's number to beat.
Heads up
Look for the next gate before you reach this one.
A young leader can run this one, with an adult coach beside them.
Safety: Keep the area clear of bags and bottles. Stay on your feet, no slide tackles. No heading.
Keeping score: Your secret number of gates in a minute. Beat it next go.