Pull Behind Backwards - Cones Dribbling Drills for U12-U13

Tutorial

This drill builds on the Pull Behind (Static Ball Controls Drills for U10-U11) and the Pull Behind (Cones Dribbling Drills for U10-U11) but requires more precision which makes it a challenging drill.

When starting with the right foot:

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

1. Stand just next to the right of the first cone with the ball in front of the right foot.
2. At the same time:
   1. Pull the ball back with the right foot.
   2. Jump forward on the left foot (support foot) to make room for the ball.
3. Push the ball with the inside of the right foot behind the support foot (left).
4. At the same time:
   1. Jump backwards diagonally to place the right foot to the left side of the next cone.
   2. Perform a step-on with the left foot.
5. At the same time:
   1. Pull the ball back with the left foot.
   2. Jump forward on the right foot (support foot) to make room for the ball.
6. Push the ball with the inside of the left foot behind the support foot (right).
7. At the same time:
   1. Jump backwards diagonally to place the left foot to the right side of the next cone.
   2. Perform a step-on with the right foot.
8. Continue step 2-7.

Things to watch out for:

1. This drill requires precision. Make sure to aim for 90° angles in order to avoid the cones.
2. Try to aim for the middle between the cones.
3. Place the cones 35-40cm (14-16 inches) apart.
4. Stay in the rhythm by repositioning the feet constantly.