20 min
6-18 players
Conditioning

Agility and information gathering by color and by team (U18)

Used by Manchester United, this agility drill is ideal for combining cognitive work with athletic training, while incorporating ball play.

Description

Mark out 2 squares using 4 cones of different colors, then place 2 poles (or constri-foot) in front of each square, as well as 2 mini goals (see diagram for more details). Then form 2 teams and place a ball in each of the squares.

The exercise will proceed as follows:
1. A player from each team...

Agility and information gathering by color and by team

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