Game version
One-two game: play a one-two off the wall, receive, turn and pass into a small gate. Pairs count gates cleared.
Wall Combination and Turn
Play a one-two off the wall, receive, turn away from pressure and pass into a small gate.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth soccer coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Stand 5 steps from a wall with a small gate behind you.
Core: Turn. Beat your own best.
- Ages
- 11 and up
- Time
- 10 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Yard or field
- Bring
- Soccer ball, wall, 4 cones
- Level · skill
- Developing · Passing & Receiving
The steps
How it works
- Stand 5 steps from a wall with a small gate behind you.
- Pass to the wall and move to receive the rebound.
- Check over your shoulder, turn, and pass through the gate.
- Do 5 sets of 6, turning both ways.
Coaching point
Check over your shoulder, turn away from pressure.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a level: Less (stand still), Core (turn), More (one touch). Beat your own best.
Story
You are a boomerang thrower who always catches what comes back.
My best
Beat your own count
Beat your own best. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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