Soccer Center Cone Goals # 2 Training Drill

Setup

  • 2 teams
  • grids (20yds x 30yds)
  • cones to mark off area
  • cone goals (4-5yds)
  • pinnies
  • 15-20 min

Rules & Objectives

  • each team defends and attacks one goal
  • teams can score from both sides
  • teams score by dribbling through cone goal

Variations

  • teams can score on any goal
  • minimum of three touches
  • adjust size of field and/or cone goals depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary

Coaching Points

  • Attacking: decision making
  • Attacking: change of direction and speed
  • Attacking: deception
  • Attacking: setting up defender
  • Attacking: protecting the ball
  • Attacking: vision
  • 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

Difficulty: Beginner

Emphasis: Attacking, Dribbling

Number of Players: 4+

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

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