Three Cone Goal Game
Here is an activity that works on speed dribbling and also getting the ball under control after dribbling with speed. Modify the drill if needed.
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 4-10
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis:Dribbling, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (30yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
- cone goals (3-5yds)
- pinnies
Description:
- play 4v4, 5v5 etc.
- players score by dribbling through a cone goal
- once a cone goal has been dribbled through it cannot be scored on the next round (goals only count
- on other three goals)
Variation:
- add a neutral player
- minimum of 3 touches
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- set up defender
- change of speed & direction
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
- quality of preparation touch
- switch point of attack
- angle, distance and timing of support
- verbal and visual communication
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