Cone Weave.

What it teaches.

Short-area quickness wins games. Cone Weave is the simplest drill that builds the most useful skill — the ability to change direction in a tight space without losing speed. Kids love it because it feels like a video game.

Step by step.

1. Set 6-7 cones in a line, 2 yards apart.
2. Player starts 3 yards behind the first cone.
3. Sprint while weaving through every cone — alternating sides.
4. Touch the ground after the last cone, sprint back to start.
5. Time it. Run 3 attempts per player.

What to watch for.

• Plant the outside foot at every cone. The plant is what makes the cut sharp.
• Stay low — kids who stand up lose 0.3 seconds easily.
• Don't touch the cones with your body. Run AROUND them.
• Arms drive in rhythm with the cuts.

Progress the drill.

Where it goes wrong.

• Cutting too wide of the cones — adds distance.
• Cutting too narrow — clips the cones, loses speed.
• Standing tall — slow cuts.
• No timing — no measurable progress.