Soccer Cone Knock Down # 9 Training Drill
Setup
- good supply of cones
- 1 ball per player
- 5-10 min
Rules & Objectives
- tall cones are randomly placed in playing area
- players dribble and knock down tall cones to get a point
- coaches stand cones back up right away
- player with most points at the end of the game wins
Variations
- specify how players must pass (left or right foot, inside or outside foot etc.)
- players must perform a specific move and then try to knock down a cone (with their next touch)
- players must shoot/pass the ball with their second touch
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- vision
- close control
- soft touch
- weight of pass
- accuracy
- aggressive and positive mentality
- placement versus power
