Soccer Different Colour-Cones # 2 Training Drill

Setup

  • in pairs
  • grid (20yds x 30yds)
  • cones to mark off area
  • 1 ball per player
  • 10-15 min

Rules & Objectives

  • each pair decides on a leader and follower
  • if leader dribbles around a cone his partner has to dribble around the same colour cone
  • follower cannot dribble around exactly the same cone
  • switch roles after 1-2 minutes

Variations

  • specify how players must dribble (left or right foot, inside or outside foot etc.)
  • same rules as before, leaders perform a specific move in front of a cone
  • groups of three or four
  • start activity with players carrying the ball in their hands as a warm up
  • adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary

Coaching Points

  • communication
  • vision
  • close control
  • change of speed &direction

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