Soccer Middle Cone Goal Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- cones to mark off area
- middle cone goal (3-6yds)
- pinnies
- 15-20 min
Rules & Objectives
- teams score by dribbling through middle cone goal from either side
- no throw ins (when the ball is out of bounce the ball is dribbled back in)
- players cannot go across the goal line without the ball
Variations
- add a neutral player
- add a neutral goalie
- minimum of two (three) touches
- one team scores by dribbling through one side of the goal, the other team scores by dribbling through the other side
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- deception
- set up defender
- change of speed &direction
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
- angle, distance and timing of support
- decision making
- soft touch
