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Cone weave relay

Teams take turns weaving the ball through a line of cones, touching the far cone to score, then dribbling back and handing over to the next player.

Ages
U5–U8
Players
Teams of 4 in relay lines, one ball per team — one team shown
Area
12×16 yd
Time
8 min

Small touches: keep the ball close as you weave.

Coaching points

  • Lots of small touches so the ball stays close as you weave.
  • Touch the far cone with the ball to win a point for your team.
  • Head up on the way back to find the next player.
  • Keep it quick and fun: count the team's points in one minute.

Equipment: 3 small cones and 1 tall cone per team, 1 ball per team

Based on FIFA Training Centre — Ages 4-8: Dribbling as a positive start, in our own words.