close
LOGINPumpkin drop off
Get players talking, connecting, and dribbling the ball, with a spooky backdrop.
WHY USE IT
This gets players talking, connecting and working as a team, with some dribbling thrown in.
SET UP
Split players into two teams (or more with more pitches). In the centre, mark out a ‘Pumpkin patch’ with cones, as shown.
HOW TO PLAY
The two teams stand behind the line at each end of the pitch. Every player needs a ball at their feet and a cone in their hand. Each team should have different coloured cones.
The teams give each of their players a spooky name from a selection – the coach and the other team shouldn’t know which player has which name.
When the coach shouts a name that player must run with the ball as fast as they can and touch one of the cones in the pumpkin patch with their ball. Once they have done this, that is their ‘chosen cone’. They must then drop their team cone on top of it and return to their start position.
The coach continues to call out names until one team gets four-in-a-row with a horizontal, vertical or diagonal line.
COACHING POINTS
- Start and stop fast – can you move the ball quickly, but have it under control so you can stop it when you need to.
- Think tactically – what cone might you go for next?
Related Files
Latest Issue
Subscribe Today
Subscriber Testimonials
Gerald Kearney, Downtown Las Vegas Soccer Club
Paul Butler, Florida, USA
Rick Shields, Springboro, USA
Tony Green, Pierrefonds Titans, Quebec, Canada
Subscribe Today
Latest Issue
Discover the simple way to become a more effective, more successful soccer coach
In a recent survey 89% of subscribers said Soccer Coach Weekly makes them more confident, 91% said Soccer Coach Weekly makes them a more effective coach and 93% said Soccer Coach Weekly makes them more inspired.
*includes 3 coaching manuals
Get Weekly Inspiration
All the latest techniques and approaches
Soccer Coach Weekly offers proven and easy to use soccer drills, coaching sessions, practice plans, small-sided games, warm-ups, training tips and advice.
We've been at the cutting edge of soccer coaching since we launched in 2007, creating resources for the grassroots youth coach, following best practice from around the world and insights from the professional game.
