Game version
Cone-call game: a partner calls a cone and you move to it with a smooth start. Swap callers and rest fully.
Recovery Runs at an Angle
Practice running back goal-side on an angle to get between the ball and your goal.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Set a cone for the ball and a cone for your goal.
Core: 10. Aim for a smooth start, not a faster time.
- Ages
- 11 and up
- Time
- 12 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Yard or field
- Bring
- Cones
- Level · skill
- Developing · Speed & Fitness
The steps
How it works
- Set a cone for the ball and a cone for your goal.
- Start 5 yards ahead of the ball cone.
- Turn and run on an angle to get goal-side.
- Do 10 runs from different spots.
Coaching point
Ball side, goal side.
Safety: Warm up first on flat, dry ground. Stop if a muscle feels tight.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a distance: Less (5 yards), Core (10), More (15). Aim for a smooth start, not a faster time.
Story
You are a deer bounding across the meadow.
My best
Beat your own count
Aim for a smooth start, not a faster time. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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