Reaction and Agility in Pairs
This soccer speed drill focuses on developing basic reaction ability and agility.
Video
Organisation
Six-six colored cones are used to create 2 areas. 2 red, 2 green, 1 blue and 1 white cone is placed in the same way in both areas as shown.
Two players take part in this soccer speed exercise and they work together.
The players stand opposite each other in the center of their areas, so 3 cones are located in front of them and 3 ones are behind them.
Duration: 15-20 sec.
Description and Graphics
Both players move on the spot in the centre of their areas continuously. They have to react to the coach's different commands. When the coach names a colour in front of the players they must move fast towards the determined cone fast and touch it by hand. When the coach says "turn around" the players turn and they focus on the other three cones. When the coach says "swap" the players change positions fast. When the coach says "swap around" the players change position beyond the field fast.