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4-Cone Zigzag: Dribbling with Feints
20 min
Soccer Exercise

4-Cone Zigzag: Dribbling with Feints

  • Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19
  • Training Set Progression, Main point
  • Number of Players 1 - 5 players, 6 - 9 players, 10-15 players

Setup

Pitch: Four cones form a diamond.

Equipment: 4 cones and several balls.

Players: The players spread out evenly at the cones.

Procedure

The set route runs in a zigzag from cone to cone. The runs are completed one after the other:

  1. Without a ball for orientation.
  2. Dribbling along the course.
  3. Cutting in front of the cone, alternating with the inside of the left and the right foot.
  4. Cutting in front of the cone, alternating with the outside of the left and the right foot.
  5. Lunge in front of the cone.
  6. Step-over in front of the cone.
  7. Scissors in front of the cone.
  8. Turning in with the inside of the foot in front of the cone.
  9. Turning in with the outside of the foot in front of the cone.
  10. Sole trick in front of the cone.
  11. In front of the cone, dragging the ball behind the standing leg with the sole.
  12. Combination of different techniques as specified by the coach.

Tip

  • Start the feints in good time.
  • Carry out a change of pace with the cut.
  • Cut at as steep an angle as possible.

Training attributes

Technique

Technique
Dribbling Feinting/trick dribbling

Training Organization

Age
U6 - U13 U14 - U19
Duration
20 min
Training Set
Progression Main point
Number of Players
1 - 5 players 6 - 9 players 10-15 players 16-22+ players
Form of Training
Individual training Group training Team training
Exercise level
Easy