Soccer Cone Goals w Passive Defenders Training Drill
Setup
- grid (30yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
- cone goals (3-4yds)
- 10-15 min
Rules & Objectives
- attackers score a point by dribbling through a cone goal
- players without a ball act as passive defenders
- switch roles after 2-3 minutes
- player with most points after 3 rounds wins
Variations
- play with active defenders
- vary numbers of defenders and attackers (5v5, 6v4 etc.)
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- change of direction and speed
- deception
- set up defender
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
