Soccer Cone Knock Down # 2 Training Drill
Setup
- in pairs
- center grid (15yds x 15yds)
- tall cones as targets
- 1 ball per pair
- pinnies
- 5-10 min
Rules & Objectives
- each player on one side of the grid has a partner directly opposite
- one player passes the ball towards his partner and tries to knock over a cone in the center grid
- the pass must be made from outside the grid
- players put cones back up once all cones get knocked over
- pair with most points after 4 minutes wins
Variations
- specify how players must pass (left or right foot, inside or outside foot, high or low etc.)
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- body mechanics
- balance
- weight of pass
- accuracy
