Soccer Cone Knock Down # 11 Training Drill

Setup

  • 2 teams
  • grid (25yds x 35yds)
  • cones to mark off area
  • pinnies
  • 10-15 min

Rules & Objectives

  • each team is assigned a specific color cone that they have to try to knock down to score a point (red team - yellow cones &blue team - orange cones)
  • each time a cone is knocked down put it back up
  • kick-ins only

Variations

  • limit number of touches
  • if a cones is knocked down it stays down
  • goal scorer must finish on one touch
  • add a neutral player who cannot score
  • play 5v5, 6v6 etc.
  • adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group

Coaching Points

  • communication
  • constant movement
  • accurate passes
  • good first touch into space
  • quick decision making

Difficulty: Intermediate

Emphasis: Finishing, Passing, Possession

Number of Players: 6+

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

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