Gates

Passing balls through cones

• Set Up

  • Partners take 2 disc cones and create a gate about 3 ft. apart

  • Each partner stands at one side of the gate

• Equipment

  • 1 Ball for Each Pair

  • Disc cones

• Objective

  Pass through the gate without touching the cones

• Directions

  1. Pair passes the ball through their gate, trying not to let the ball touch the cones.

  2. Players begin 12-15 feet apart depending on ability level and understanding of the exercise.

• Variations

  • Increase/decrease gate size or distance of pass

  • 1 touch passing if applicable - use of both feet.

  • Add a defender (coach) to apply some pressure.

• Coaching Points

  • Use a soft first touch - cushion the ball, don't stop it.

Reflection: Relationship Skills

1. Raise your hand if you learned 1 person's name...., 2 people’s names, 3 people’s names..

2. Who can go around the circle and name at least 4 people?

3. If we don't know someone's name, how can we respectfully ask them?

-politely ask them and try and connect their name with something they like: Miriam Mermaid