Cone Dribble

dribbling beginner U8 U10 U12 U14 U16+ Adult

10

Minutes

1+

Players

2

Items

Objective

Improve close ball control and change of direction at speed.

Equipment

Ball
Cones

Instructions

1
Set up 6 cones in a line, 1 yard apart.
2
Dribble through the cones using the inside and outside of both feet.
3
Return through the cones using the opposite foot.
4
Aim to keep the ball within one step at all times.

Coaching Points

✓ Keep the ball close — no more than one step away.
✓ Use both feet equally.
✓ Keep your head up between touches.

Age Notes

U8

Use bigger gaps between cones and encourage kids to "dance" the ball through.

U10

Introduce alternating feet — left cone left foot, right cone right foot.

Variations

→ Increase speed on second pass.
→ Add a gate at the end and finish with a shot.