4v4 Cone Knock Down
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs)(8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 6+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 10-20 min.
Emphasis: Passing, Finishing, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (30yds x 40yds)
- 2 end zones 6-8yds deep
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
Description:
- team in possession passes the ball to knock over the opposing team’s cones from outside the end zone
- each time a team scores the cone is put back up again
Variation:
- once a cone has been knocked over it stays down
- once a cone has been knocked over it is added to the scoring teams side (6 cones on one side versus
- 4 cones on the other)
- limit number of touches
- add a neutral player
- play 5v5, 6v6 etc.
- adjust size of field if necessary
Coaching Points:
- switch point of attack
- quick finish
- quality of preparation touch
- aggressive and positive mentality
- vision and anticipation
- placement versus power