Soccer Cone Dribble # 10 Training Drill
Setup
- 2 groups
- 2 goalies
- good supply of cones
- 2 goals
- good supply of balls
- 10-15 min
Rules & Objectives
- attacker passes the ball to the defender who passes it back
- players now play 1v1 as shown
- if defender wins the ball or attacker doesn't score players switch roles
Variations
- start activity with passive defender
- specify how players must shoot (left or right foot, inside or laces, high or low etc.)
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- close control
- quick finish
- get defender off balance
- quality of preparation touch
- contact surface
- aggressive and positive mentality
- vision and anticipation
- placement versus power
