Drills / On your own
The cone weave
Dribble in and out of a line of cones using every part of both feet. Small touches, ball close, eyes up.
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- 12 × 4 m
- Kit
- 1 ball, 6 cones
- Time
- 10 minutes
- Age
- All ages
Set up
- Lay six cones in a straight line, about 1.5 m apart.
How it works
- Weave through the cones using only the inside and outside of your right foot.
- Turn at the end and weave back with your left foot.
- Then use both feet, then the sole of your foot to roll the ball across.
- Five times through each way. Time the last run if you like.
What to work on
- A touch every step. The ball should never be more than a stride away.
- Stay on the balls of your feet, knees bent.
- Look up between touches. Try to see the end cone as you go.
- Speed comes last. Get it clean, then get it quick.
Easier
Put the cones 2 m apart and walk it first.
Harder
Cones 1 m apart. Or do it with your weaker foot only, against the clock.
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