Soccer Cone Dribble # 10 Training Drill


Cone Dribble # 10

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Basic Information

Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players:
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Finishing

Field Preparation:

  • 2 groups
  • 2 goals with goalies
  • supply of cones
  • supply of balls

Description:

  • attacker passes the ball to the defender who passes it back
  • players now play 1v1 as shown
  • if defender wins the ball or attacker doesn’t score players switch roles

Variation:

  • start activity with passive defender
  • specify how players must shoot (left or right foot, inside or laces, high or low etc.)
  • adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group

Coaching Points:

  • close control
  • quick finish
  • get defender off balance
  • quality of preparation touch
  • contact surface
  • aggressive and positive mentality
  • vision and anticipation
  • placement versus power

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