Treasure Hunt Race
Effort & Competitive Drive
Legend
- team player
- opponent
- ball
- 20 cones
How it works
Race to collect cones while dribbling in a competitive team game that rewards maximum effort.
What you need
- cones
- soccer ball
Your focus
Competitive drive is sparked by meaningful competition. Simple team races create genuine competitive desire in young players while the ball keeps the activity soccer-specific , building the competitive mindset in a fun, age-appropriate context.
Place 20 cones in a 25x25 yard space. Two teams of 4, each dribbling.
Teams compete to collect the most cones by stopping their ball on each cone.
Cones in opposing team's zone can be stolen.
Players must dribble at all times, no running without the ball.
2-minute rounds. Count cones after each round.
Play 4 rounds; best of 4 wins.
Goal
You've got it when you're still sprinting to collect cones even when you're behind, you don't slow down because it feels impossible to catch up.
Helpful cues
- Drive hard to every cone, this is a race!
- Communicate with teammates to cover ground
- Don't give up when you're behind, every cone counts
Adjust the challenge
Make it easier
Strip it back
Teams collect from separate zones, no stealing.
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Add the next challenge
Players must pass to a teammate before collecting the next cone.No account needed
Build a practice plan
Add drills, keep the plan in this browser, then share a link with your staff or parents.This library helps you find the right drill. Inside UpLVL the right drill finds the player.
This library helps you find the right drill. Inside UpLVL the right drill finds the player.After every practice, UpLVL automatically surfaces the drills each player needs to work on most. See it for yourself.