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

Difficulty: Intermediate

Emphasis: Attacking, Defending, Dribbling

Number of Players: 6+

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

Format: 4v4

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