Cone Knock Down # 8
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 6+
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 15-20 min.
Emphasis: Finishing, Passing, Possession
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- cones to mark off area
- tall cones as targets
- good supply of balls for continuous play
- pinnies
Description:
- teams score by knocking down the cones on the opponents goal line
- players put cones back up
Variation:
- play 2v2, 4v4 etc.
- cones stay down
- scoring shot must come on a first touch
- add a neutral player
- limit number of touches
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- quality of preparation touch
- aggressive and positive mentality
- vision and anticipation
- placement versus power
- positioning to gain an advantage
- angle, distance and timing of support
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
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