Dribbling Gates 1v1

Develop close control, changes of direction and 1v1 dribbling confidence in a fun, competitive game.

Scatter 6–8 small gates (two cones each) randomly around an 18x18 area. Pair players up, one ball each pair, in a 1v1.

1. Score a point by dribbling the ball through any gate and stopping it under control on the other side.
2. You cannot score through the same gate twice in a row, so you must keep moving.
3. Most points in 60 seconds wins; the other player defends and tries to win the ball.
4. Swap pairs each round to face different opponents.

• Head up to spot the open gates and the defender's position.
• Use little touches in tight areas, big touches into space.
• Sell a feint — drop a shoulder, then explode the other way.
• Protect the ball with your body when the defender closes in.

• Players dribble with their head down and run into traffic — little touches, eyes up between touches.
• One favourite move gets repeated every time — require a different gate or different skill each round.
• Defenders give token pressure — make winning the ball worth a point so they defend for real.

• Add a second defender chasing the ball.
• Gates only count if you use a skill move to beat your man first.
• Add a time bonus for back-to-back gates.

• One ball each, no defender — beat your own best score.
• Make the gates wider.
• Walk through it first to learn the rules.

• No scoring through the same gate twice in a row.