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Ball control and dribbling through cone gates
15 min
Soccer Exercise

Ball control and dribbling through cone gates

  • Age U6 - U13
  • Training Set Progression
  • Number of Players 6 - 9 players, 10-15 players, 16-22+ players

Setup

  • 4 yellow cones
  • 4 red cones
  • Set up 1 yellow and 1 red cone 1 meter apart in a circle
  • Behind each cone gate stands a player
  • Players in the circle each have a ball

Procedure

Players with the ball dribble around the circle and perform feints. Then, they pass the ball to the player waiting behind the cone gate. The receiving player controls the ball and dribbles into the circle after rounding a cone. The passer switches positions with the receiver.Variation:

  • On command, dribble around the yellow or red cone
  • Player with the ball throws the ball to the receiver
  • Dribble around the cones in a figure-eight shape
  • Perform a give-and-go pass
  • Approach the gate and perform a turning trick through it

Training attributes

Technique

Technique
Trapping Ball control Dribbling Feinting/trick dribbling Passing

Training Organization

Age
U6 - U13
Duration
15 min
Training Set
Progression
Number of Players
6 - 9 players 10-15 players 16-22+ players
Exercise level
Easy
Training Location
Pitch Indoor