Look up and choose a gate

Organisation

Two players, three cone gates in a triangle. A1 starts centrally with the ball; A2 stands behind a gate and gives the direction without defending.

Execution

A2 moves to a gate: it is closed. A1 carries through another gate and stops the ball beyond it for one point. Return centrally. Swap after three choices. Count correct decisions in 30 seconds without racing.

Coaching

• Take a brief look up before changing direction.
• Keep the ball within playing reach when stopping.
• Which gate became free late?

Easier

A2 stops at the closed gate before the carrier starts.

Harder

A2 may change gates once before A1 leaves the centre marker.

What to observe

Count free gates reached with a controlled stop; record wrong choices separately.

Equipment

Sticks, one active ball, spare balls outside the area and cones; mini-goals where drawn. Dimensions and duration are adaptable starting proposals.