Cone Collector Quest
Purpose
The drill aims to enhance players' dribbling skills, ball control, and spatial awareness while under defensive pressure.
Setup
- Create a square grid, approximately 30x30 yards.
- Position 12 cones along one side of the grid.
- Each player starts at the opposite side of the grid with a soccer ball.
- Choose 2-4 players to act as defenders, wearing distinct colored pinnies.
How To Play
- At the coach's signal, players begin dribbling towards the cones while evading defenders.
- Players aim to knock over a cone by dribbling the ball into it.
- Once a cone is knocked over, the player retrieves it, dribbling back to the starting line.
- If a defender gains possession of a ball, the dribbler must return to start and attempt again.
- Increase or decrease the challenge by modifying the grid dimensions or the number of defenders according to player skill levels.
Coaching Points
- Advise players to maintain a low center of gravity to enhance balance while dribbling.
- Encourage players to read defender movements and exploit openings.
- Highlight the importance of quick footwork to evade defenders.
- Reinforce the need for players to keep their heads up to maintain awareness of the field.
- Stress the significance of controlled touches on the ball.