Moving-Gate First Touch — Receive Into the New Lane

Set up 2 gates (2 cones 1.5m apart) 4m apart in a 15×12m area. Player A passes to Player B who is jogging toward the gates. Coach calls 'left' or 'right' as the pass is made. Player B must take the first touch through the called gate, then pass back to A who has moved. Continue for 60s, swap roles, rest 30s, 3 sets.

1. The first touch is a push, not a trap — move the ball into the lane. 2. Use the inside of the receiving foot to angle the touch toward the gate. 3. Receive on the move — don't stop to control the ball. 4. The touch should be 1-2m ahead so you can accelerate onto it. 5. After the touch, head up and find the passer immediately. 6. The pass from A should be firm and to the correct foot.

• Coach calls the gate after the pass arrives — tighter reaction window.
• Add a passive defender behind the receiver — first touch must escape.

• Coach calls the gate before the pass — pre-planned direction.
• Use two touches — receive, then push into the gate.