Soccer Cone Dribbling # 4 Training Drill
Setup
- grid (20yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 1 ball per player
- 5-10 min
Rules & Objectives
- players dribble around middle cone on opposite (adjacent) touchlines as shown
- players dribble and pass on opposite (adjacent) touchlines as shown
Variations
- specify how players must dribble (left or right foot, inside or outside foot etc.)
- specify how players must pass/receive (left or right foot, inside or outside foot, high or low etc.)
- players perform a specific move in front of the middle cone
- passive defenders instead of middle cones
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- close control
- balance
- weight of pass
- accuracy
- first touch
- verbal and visual communication
- agility and balance
- contact surface of foot
- change of direction and speed
- deception
- set up defender
- protect the ball
- close control
