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
You
  • Us
  • Them
  • Pass
  • Run
  • Dribble

Set up

  • Lay six cones in a straight line, about 1.5 m apart.

How it works

  1. Weave through the cones using only the inside and outside of your right foot.
  2. Turn at the end and weave back with your left foot.
  3. Then use both feet, then the sole of your foot to roll the ball across.
  4. 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.

Skills this works on: sole rolls, toe taps. Each one has a close-up drawing of the feet.

Especially good for: winger and wide midfielder.

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