Colour gates

How it works

1. The player runs forward with the ball.
2. Partway through the run, the coach shouts a colour.
3. The player has to scan, pick the gate and go through it at full pace.

Coaching points

• Call later and later as they improve.
• Eyes up, not on the ball.
• Later on, swap colours for a defender who moves to block a gate.

Ready for the next level when: Players hit the right gate quickly, even with a late call.