Author Information
Author Name:
John Stevenson
Author School:
Drill Specs
Drill Theme:
Conditioning
Field Position:
Offense, Midfield, Defense
Drill Style:
Conditioning
Time Needed:
5 min
Field Location:
Attack Zone
Skill Level:
Basic
Objective
Develop footwork necessary for successful defense.
Description of Drill-Execution
Players sprint from cone to cone using proper technique and form. They must plant at each cone and “explode” towards the next cone.
Drill Diagram:
Skills Practiced:
- Defensive Footwork
- Change of direction and speed
Variations/Progression/Increased difficulty (As your players improve their skills incorporate the following…)
Players can carry a stick and throw “phantom” checks upon reaching cones. Players can play shadow defense on a ball carrier running the same pattern.