Soccer 1v1 Four Cone Goals Training Drill
Setup
- grid (30yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 4 cone goals (3-4yds)
- good supply of balls
- pinnies
- 10-15 min
Rules & Objectives
- players can score by dribbling through any cone goal
- coach distributes ball
- play continues until goal is scored or ball goes out of bounce
Variations
- play 2v2, 3v3, 4v4 etc.
- each team is assigned two goals
- vary ways of distribution (high, low, thrown etc.)
- players score by stopping the ball dead on opponent's goal line
- play without cone goals where players score by stopping the ball dead on one of the two opponent's assigned end lines
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- close control
- set up defender
- seal off defender
- change of speed &direction
- protect the ball
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
