Dribbling Grid (cone lines)
Move the ball from cone to cone, with a different way of moving it each time.
At a glance
- Rows of cones 5 big steps apart. Each player stands between two cones with a ball.
- Move the ball from cone to cone the way the coach shows: right foot only, left only, sole, outside, inside or toe taps.
- Turn at each cone and come back. The coach changes the move every minute or so.
- Progress 1: Leave your row: dribble cone to cone round the whole grid and turn left, right or diagonal at every cone.
- Progress 2: Pairs: one dribbles cone to cone, the other chases with no ball and tries to tag them. Swap after a minute or a tag.
If it's not working: Move the cones closer, about 3 big steps apart.
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Part of the grid: lines of cones five big steps apart, with each player standing between two cones with a ball. Move the ball from cone to cone the way the coach shows (right foot only, left only, sole, outside, inside, toe taps), turn at each cone and come back. The coach changes the move every minute or so.
Full details: set up, how to play, tips and age tweaks
Set up
- Set out rows of cones 5 big steps apart (about 4 to 5 m).
- Each player stands between two cones with a ball.
Lines of cones 5 big steps apart, all players with a ball each.
How to play
- Players work in the space between their two cones and move the ball from cone to cone in different ways.
- The coach shows how to move: right foot only, left foot only, sole of the foot, outside of the foot, inside of the foot, toe taps, side to side, roll across the body, different turns at the cone, big toe and baby toe.
Make it easier
- Move the cones closer, about 3 big steps apart, so each trip is short.
- Stick to two moves, like inside of the foot and sole rolls, before adding more.
Make it harder, step by step
- Leave your row: dribble cone to cone round the whole grid, and at every cone change direction: left, right or diagonal.
- Pairs: one dribbles cone to cone and the other chases with no ball and tries to tag them. Play for 1 minute or until the dribbler is tagged, then swap roles.
Three things to say
- Small soft touches.
- Look at the next cone, not the ball.
- Every move on both feet.
Colts habit
Work hard: every cone, every touch.
Both feet
Every move on both feet.
Heads up
Look at the next cone, not the ball.
A young leader can run this one, with an adult coach beside them.
Safety: Keep the area clear of bags and bottles. Stay on your feet, no slide tackles. No heading.
Keeping score: Try every move on both feet, then pick your favourite.