Cone Goal Dribbling # 1
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 5-15 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Passing
Field Preparation:
- each player with a ball
- grid (20yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
Description:
- players dribble diagonally through cone goals to other group as shown
Variation:
- specify how players must dribble (left or right foot, inside or outside foot etc.)
- players self-pass through cone goal and dribble to other group
- players pass simultaneously through cone goal to another player who dribbles diagonally to other group
- players perform a move on cone goal line and then dribble diagonally to other group
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- agility and balance
- contact surface of foot
- change of direction and speed
- deception
- set up defender
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
- weight of pass
- accuracy