Soccer Triangular Cone Goals Training Drill

Setup

  • 2 teams
  • grid (25yds x 40yds)
  • cones to mark off area
  • pinnies
  • 15-25 min

Rules & Objectives

  • each team defends and attacks one triangular cone goal
  • teams score by dribbling through cone goal
  • if ball goes out of bounce, it is dribbled back in

Variations

  • minimum of 2-3 touches
  • add neutral player
  • teams can score on both goals
  • adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary

Coaching Points

  • decision making
  • verbal and visual communication
  • change of speed &direction
  • set up defender
  • protect the ball
  • vision
  • close control

Difficulty: Intermediate

Emphasis: Attacking, Dribbling

Number of Players: 6+

Age Group: 12 to 15, 16+, 5 to 7, 8 to 11

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