Soccer Cone Dribble # 9 Training Drill

Setup

  • 2 groups
  • 2 goalies
  • cones to mark off area
  • 2 goals
  • good supply of balls
  • 5-10 min

Rules & Objectives

  • players dribble zic zag around red cones and dribble with speed between blue cones
  • players shoot on first touch coming off the last red cone
  • players start by aiming their shots at the goalie and then go for the goal

Variations

  • players perform a move after the last cone
  • specify how players must dribble (inside or outside of foot, left or right foot only etc.)
  • adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group

Coaching Points

  • close control
  • quick finish
  • quality of preparation touch
  • aggressive and positive mentality
  • vision and anticipation
  • placement versus power

Difficulty: Intermediate

Emphasis: Dribbling, Finishing

Number of Players: 8+

Age Group: 12 to 15, 16+, 5 to 7, 8 to 11

Format:

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