Soccer Middle Cone Goal Training Drill

Basic Information

Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 15-20 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling

Field Preparation:

• 2 teams
• cones to mark off area
• middle cone goal (3-6yds)
• pinnies

Description:

• teams score by dribbling through middle cone goal from either side
• no throw ins (when the ball is out of bounce the ball is dribbled back in)
• players cannot go across the goal line without the ball

Variation:

• add a neutral player
• add a neutral goalie
• minimum of two (three) touches
• one team scores by dribbling through one side of the goal, the other team scores by dribbling through the other side
• adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary

Coaching Points:

• deception
• set up defender
• change of speed & direction
• protect the ball
• vision
• close control
• angle, distance and timing of support
• decision making
• soft touch

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