Cone Knock Down # 11
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs)(8-11yrs) (12-15yrs)
Number of Players: 6+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Passing, Possession, Finishing
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (25yds x 35yds)
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
Description:
- each team is assigned a specific color cone that they have to try to knock down to score a point (red team – yellow cones & blue team – orange cones)
- each time a cone is knocked down put it back up
- kick-ins only
Variation:
- limit number of touches
- if a cones is knocked down it stays down
- goal scorer must finish on one touch
- add a neutral player who cannot score
- play 5v5, 6v6 etc.
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- communication
- constant movement
- accurate passes
- good first touch into space
- quick decision making