Cone Knock Down # 4
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs)(8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 6+
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 10-20 min.
Emphasis: Passing, Possession, Finishing
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (30yds x 40yds)
- end zones 4-5yds deep
- cones to mark off area
- tall cones
- pinnies
Description:
- each team defends the cones at their end of the grid
- teams can score by knocking down one of the cones
- if a cone is knock down it must stay down
- players can shoot only from outside the end zone
Variation:
- play with 2 balls
- limit number of touches
- if a cone is knocked down the scoring team must take that cone and add it to their own line of cones
- goal scorer must finish on one-touch
- teams can knock down cones at both ends of the grid
- adjust size of field and number of tall cones if necessary
Coaching Points:
- quick decision making
- quick finish
- good angle of support
- movement on and off the ball
- quality of preparation touch
- aggressive and positive mentality
- vision and anticipation
- placement versus power