Cone Knock Down # 12
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs)(8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 6+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Passing, Finishing, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (40yds x 50yds)
- cones to mark off area
- tall cones
- pinnies
Description:
- each team defends a goal with 3-5 tall cones in front of it as shown
- teams score by shooting and knocking down one of the cones
- each cone knocked down is awarded 1 point
Variation:
- if a cone is knocked down it must stay down
- teams can knock down cones in front of both goals
- adjust size of field and number of tall cones if necessary
Coaching Points:
- accurate passes
- quick decision making
- good angle of support
- movement on and off the ball
- aggressive and positive mentality
- vision and anticipation
- placement versus power
- positioning to gain an advantage