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Running with the Ball (Tight Channel)

Carry fast with changes of direction. Use shorter, sharper touches to shift through the offset gates at speed, then steady and finish.

Live animationDRI
Duration
9 min
Total drill time
Players
2
Recommended
Pitch
36 × 16 m
Setup space
Level
Intermediate
Skill required
Intensity
High
Physical demand
Age band
U9-U10
Any format

Setup & instructions

A tighter channel with offset gates. The runner shifts through the gates with sharper touches at speed, then steadies and finishes. Emphasise shorter touches to change direction while keeping the pace up, head up. Rotate.

Setup time: 2 min

Coaching focus

FROM SESSION PLAN

Coaching points

  • Shorter, sharper touches to change direction
  • Keep the pace up through the shifts
  • Head up to read the next gate
  • Both feet to move the ball across
  • Steady before the finish

Common mistakes

  • Touches too big for the tight space
  • Slowing right down to change direction
  • Head down on the ball
  • Losing control through the offset gates

Progressions & regressions

VARIATIONS

Progressions

  • A defender in the channel
  • Even tighter gates
  • One-touch through each gate

Regressions

  • A straight, wide channel (the base drill)
  • Controlled, no finish
  • Wider gates
Equipment
Cones×7
Full Goals×1
Audience
U9-U10

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