Roll to the Free Gate
Choose and execute a controlled rollout towards an unoccupied ground target.
- 8 min
- 2–4 players
Drill · U8
Move the Target
Pairs judge the weight of a ground pass by trying to move a separate target ball towards the far end of their own lane.
- Duration
- 8 min
- Players
- 4–8 (ideal 4)
- Passing
- Scanning
Setup
Step 1 of 2
One complete 4-player group is shown. Use two separated lanes with a target ball midway in each. One player stands at each end; the near player starts with a service ball.
Coaching points
- Setup: Use two separated lanes with a target ball midway in each. One player stands at each end; the near player starts with a service ball.
- Play: Take turns passing at the target ball. A clean hit that moves it towards your partner earns one point; a miss earns none. The partner stops the service ball and takes the next turn. No one enters the lane while a ball travels.
- Reset and rotation: Pause after six turns each, return the target to the centre and swap ends. Collect stray balls only after both lanes stop; compare accurate contacts rather than power.
- Numbers: The diagram shows 4 players. With up to 8, use a second complete group in a separate area. Odd spare players rest off the area and rotate into a playing role every 45 seconds; everyone has equal turns.
- Coach focus: Look from target to ball before contact. Keep the ankle firm and change the pass weight when the target moves.
- Safety: Keep service on the ground. Leave a clear gap between lanes; stop before any retrieval and reduce distance if passes lift or escape.
Equipment
- Ball · 5 per group, including a spare
- Cone · 4 per group
- Flat Marker · 8 per group for field and zone corners, in addition to pictured markers
- Bib · 4 per group; colours match the pictured roles
Progressions
- Easier Start closer and use a stationary target after every turn.
- Harder Keep the displaced target where it finishes and select a new pass weight from the same end.
