Soccer 4 Cone Goal Game Training Drill

Setup

  • 2 teams
  • cones to mark off area
  • 4 cone goals (2-4yds)
  • pinnies
  • 10-20 min

Rules & Objectives

  • each team defends and attacks two goals
  • teams score by dribbling through a gate

Variations

  • each team defends and attacks two adjacent goals
  • three points for dribbling through a gate and one for passing through it
  • minimum of three touches for the team that has the lead
  • adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary

Coaching Points

  • change of direction and speed
  • deception
  • setting up defender
  • vision
  • close control
  • take on players

Difficulty: Intermediate

Emphasis: Dribbling

Number of Players: 6+

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

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