Cone Slalom Relay
Weave through five cones, round the last one, dribble straight back and hand over to the next player.
- 8 min
- 4–12 players
Drill · U12
Pair Feint Exchange
Two ball carriers approach each other in a wide lane, read the approaching body shape and choose separate routes past one another.
- Duration
- 10 min
- Players
- 4–8 (ideal 4)
- Dribbling
- Ball Mastery
- Movement
Setup
Step 1 of 2
One complete 4-player group is shown. Use two separated pair lanes. Each player has a ball and begins at an opposite end. One pair works while the other holds its balls.
Coaching points
- Setup: Use two separated pair lanes. Each player has a ball and begins at an opposite end. One pair works while the other holds its balls.
- Play: Approach at a controlled pace, show a small body feint and move into a clear side space before meeting. Both keep their ball within reach as they pass on separate paths. A controlled exchange of ends earns one shared quality point; stop if paths converge.
- Reset and rotation: Stop at the opposite ends, then let the other pair work. Change the starting side each turn. After 45 seconds rest and exchange partners; no relay queue or finishing action follows.
- Numbers: The diagram shows 4 players. With up to 8, use a second complete group in a separate area. Odd spare players rest off the area and rotate into a playing role every 45 seconds; everyone has equal turns.
- Coach focus: Lift the eyes to read the other dribbler. Move early enough to leave a clear gap rather than trying to squeeze through at the last moment.
- Safety: No tackling, contact or races. Only one pair moves at a time; use flat lane markers and stop if either player loses control.
Equipment
- Ball · 5 per group, including a spare
- Flat Marker · 12 per group for field and zone corners, in addition to pictured markers
- Bib · 4 per group; colours match the pictured roles
Progressions
- Easier Walk the approach and agree separate sides before starting.
- Harder Allow each player to vary their early feint while still choosing visibly separate paths; keep the same pace.
