Cone Attack Series
Attack a cone with a live counter — cross, between, hesi, snatch-back — into a finish.
Ball Handling
- Duration
- 12 min
- Intensity
- High
- Ages
- Ages 13–15, Ages 16+
- Equipment
- ball, cone
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Coaching focus: Ball Handling
Ball-handling work develops control at increasing speed and pressure — stationary control first, then movement, then live reads against a defender. Both hands, every time.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Q1How do you run the Cone Attack Series drill?
Attack a cone with a live counter — cross, between, hesi, snatch-back — into a finish. Run it for about 12 minutes with ball and cone.
Q2What age group is the Cone Attack Series drill for?
Cone Attack Series works well for players in Ages 13–15, Ages 16+, and can be scaled up or down in speed and complexity for other age groups.
Q3How long should the Cone Attack Series run?
Run Cone Attack Series for about 12 minutes as part of a broader practice or individual workout — enough reps to build the habit without losing quality.
Q4What equipment do I need for Cone Attack Series?
You'll need: ball, cone.
Coaching Cone Attack Series?
Swap notes with coaches running this drill in the free community, or build Cone Attack Series into a timed practice plan, assign it to your roster, and track who's completed it in the app.
The community is free and always will be. No card needed for either.
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