Pull Behind - Cones Dribbling Drills for U10-U11

Tutorial

This drill builds on the Pull Behind (Static Ball Controls Drills for U10-U11).

When starting with the right foot:

(Switch left and right below when starting with the left foot)

1. Lay down the ball on the left side of the second cone and stand behind the ball.
2. At the same time:
   1. Pull the ball back with the left foot.
   2. Jump forward on the right foot to make room for the ball.
3. Push the ball with the inside of the left foot behind the support foot (right).
4. Turn to the right.
5. At the same time and as soon as the ball passes between the cones:
   1. Pull the ball back with the right foot.
   2. Jump forward on the left foot to make room for the ball.
6. Push the ball with the inside of the right foot behind the support foot (left this time).
7. Turn to the left.
8. Continue step 2-7.

Things to watch out for:

1. Try to aim for the middle between the cones.
2. Try to keep the ball on a parallel track to the cones for the alternating pull behinds.
3. Aim for 90° angles.
4. Don't pull too early. The ball has to pass between the cones.
5. Stay in the rhythm by repositioning the feet constantly.