Soccer Cone Knock Down # 12 Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- grid (40yds x 50yds)
- 6 cones to mark off area. 8 tall cones.
- pinnies
- 10-15 min
Rules & Objectives
- each team defends a goal with 3-5 tall cones in front of it as shown
- teams score by shooting and knocking down one of the cones
- each cone knocked down is awarded 1 point
Variations
- if a cone is knocked down it must stay down
- teams can knock down cones in front of both goals
- adjust size of field and number of tall cones if necessary
Coaching Points
- accurate passes
- quick decision making
- good angle of support
- movement on and off the ball
- aggressive and positive mentality
- vision and anticipation
- placement versus power
- positioning to gain an advantage
