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Cone weave + skill move + pass
Dribble the ball through a series of cones using close control and quick footwork. After weaving through the cones, make a skill move around a final cone and then make an accurate pass towards a target or small goal.
Steps
- 1Set up 6-10 cones a yard apart in a straight line, with a final cone placed 5 yards further.
- 2Place a target 15-30 yards away.
- 3Dribble through the cones using close control and quick footwork.
- 4Make a skill move around the final cone.
- 5Pass the ball accurately towards the target or small goal.
Equipment
- Soccer ball
- 6-10 cones
- A target or small goal
Coaching points
- Use small touches and keep the ball within a step of your feet
- Use both feet and mix inside and outside touches
- Lift your head between cones to see the target
- Pass with the inside of your foot, with your plant foot pointing at the target
Common mistakes
- Big touches that send the ball away from the cones
- Looking only at the ball the whole way
- Rushing the final pass
Variations
- Time each run and try to beat your best
- Weave using only your weaker foot
- Add a second skill move at the final cone
Related drills
Keep training
Post your best juggling score each week, or train one-on-one with Ethan.