Soccer Cone Knock Down # 7 Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams of three players
- 4 cones to mark off area. 8 tall cones placed 3-5yds behind each side line.
- 1 ball per player
- pinnies (optional)
- 10-15 min
Rules & Objectives
- each player must dribble with a ball at all times
- each team tries to knock down opponent's cones and defend their own from inside the grid
- team wins if all cones of the opponent are knocked down
Variations
- each team has a designated defender who cannot score
- each team only has one ball
- play with only one ball
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- communication
- head up
- change of speed &direction
- deception
- set up defender
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
- decision making
- quality of preparation touch
- aggressive and positive mentality
- placement versus power
