Cone Knock Down # 6
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs)
Number of Players: 6+
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Finishing
Field Preparation:
- 3 teams
- each player with a ball
- cones to mark off area
- tall cones placed 3-5yds behind each side line as shown
- pinnies optional
- repeat setup to accommodate entire team
Description:
- each player must dribble with a ball at all times
- each team tries to knock down opponent’s cones and defend their own from inside the grid
- a team is eliminated if all its cones are knocked down
Variation:
- play with only 2 teams at one time
- each team only has one ball
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- communication
- head up
- change of speed & direction
- deception
- set up defender
- decision making
- quality of preparation touch
- aggressive and positive mentality
- placement versus power
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