Soccer Four Cone Goals Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- 4v4 plus two neutral players
- grid (30yds x 40yds)
- 4 mini goals
- pinnies
- 10-20 min
Rules & Objectives
- teams can score on any of the four goals
- neutrals cannot score
Variations
- play with only one neutral player
- teams score by dribbling through cone goals
- team cannot score on the same goals twice in row
- team that scores keeps possession
- each team defends two adjacent goals
- each team defends two goals that are opposite from each other
- coach determines a mini-goal where a goal is awarded 2 points
- neutrals can score
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- teammates support from good angle
- find open space
- take on a defender
- change of speed &direction
- be aggressive
