Soccer Cone Goals in the Middle Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- grid (20yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
- cone goals (4-7yds)
- pinnies
- 15-25 min
Rules & Objectives
- each team defends and attacks one cone goal
- players score by dribbling through cone goal
- players can score from both sides
Variations
- play tournament
- teams can score on both goals
- teams score by dribbling through a cone goal and then connecting a pass to a teammate
- minimum of two (three) touches
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- set up defender
- change of speed &direction
- protecting the ball
- vision
- angle, distance and timing of support
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
