Soccer Square Cone Goals # 2 Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- grid (25yds x 40yds)
- cones to mark off area
- cone goals (3-5yds)
- pinnies
- 15-25 min
Rules & Objectives
- each team defends and attacks two cone goals
- teams score by dribbling through cone goal
- if the ball goes out of bounce it is dribbled it back in
Variations
- teams score by stopping the ball dead on goal line
- teams defend two goals opposite from each other
- teams defend two goals diagonally next to each other
- minimum of 2-3 touches
- add neutral player
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- Attacking: deception
- Attacking: set up defender
- Attacking: change of speed &direction
- Attacking: protect the ball
- Attacking: close control
- Attacking: angle, distance and timing of support
- Attacking: vision
- Attacking: body position - open to field
- Attacking: decision making
- Attacking: verbal and visual communication
- Defending: angle and speed of approach
- Defending: body shape, balance, and foot positioning
- Defending: control and restraint
- Defending: delay and channel
- Defending: timing and decision to tackle
- Defending: angle and distance of cover
- Defending: intercept pass
- Defending: changing role of pressure and cover
- Defending: visual and verbal communication
