Soccer 3v3 Cone Goals Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- cones to mark off area
- cone goals (3-5yds)
- good supply of balls
- pinnies
- 10-20 min
Rules & Objectives
- teams score by dribbling through cone goals
- team cannot score on same cone goal twice in a row
Variations
- play 4v4, 5v5 etc.
- teams score by stopping the ball between any cone goal
- if a team manages to dribble through all the cone goals it is awarded an extra point
- vary number and size of cone goals
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- Attacking: deception
- Attacking: set up defender
- Attacking: change of speed &direction
- Attacking: protect the ball
- Attacking: close control
- Attacking: angle, distance and timing of support
- Attacking: vision
- Attacking: body position - open to field
- Attacking: decision making
- Attacking: verbal and visual communication
- Defending: angle and speed of approach
- Defending: body shape, balance, and foot positioning
- Defending: control and restraint
- Defending: delay and channel
- Defending: timing and decision to tackle
- Defending: angle and distance of cover
- Defending: intercept pass
- Defending: changing role of pressure and cover
- Defending: visual and verbal communication
