T-Drill with Ball
Agility & Change of Direction
Legend
- player
- cones
- ball
- movement path
How it works
Complete a T-shaped dribbling pattern to develop multi-directional change of direction with a ball.
What you need
- cones
- soccer ball
Your focus
The T-drill demands forward acceleration, lateral shuffling, and backpedaling , all common movements in soccer. Performing it with a ball integrates technical control with physical agility.
Set up cones in a T shape: one cone at the start, one 10 yards ahead, and two cones 5 yards to each side of the top cone.
Player dribbles forward to the top cone.
Shuffle laterally to the left cone, keeping ball under control.
Shuffle back across to the right cone.
Shuffle back to center, then dribble back to start.
Rest 30 seconds and repeat.
Goal
You're nailing it when you complete the full T-shape without hesitating at the turns and the ball never gets away from you at the corners.
Helpful cues
- Stay low in your shuffle
- Don't cross your feet laterally
- Keep the ball close, 2-touch max per yard
Adjust the challenge
Make it easier
Strip it back
Walk through the pattern without a ball first to learn the footwork.
UpLVL it
Add the next challenge
Coach calls 'left' or 'right' at the top cone to add a reactive decision.No account needed
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