Cone Clear-Out

Objective

• -Raise heart rate with a ball at every player's feet
• -Maximise touches in a busy space
• -Start the session with energy and smiles

Setup

1. 1Mark a square with a cone on each corner.
2. 2Scatter 20-30 spare cones across the middle.
3. 3Every player starts with a ball on the outside edge.

How to play

1. 1On the whistle players dribble in and knock cones over with the sole of the foot.
2. 2Play for 60 seconds then count the team total.
3. 3Reset the cones and challenge the group to beat their score.

Progressions

• +Add two ball-stealers with no ball
• +Weak foot touches only

Regressions

• -Enlarge the area to reduce traffic
• -Remove the timer and just explore

Variations

• -Pairs: one dribbles, one calls the next cone
• -Coach calls a cone colour

Common mistakes

• -Ball too far from the body when turning
• -Eyes locked on the ball causing collisions
• -Standing still waiting for space