Activity
Cone Weave Sprint
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Athletics
Technique: Track Events
Class: Class 2
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Athletics
Technique: Track Events
Class: Class 3
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Athletics
Technique: Track Events
Class: Class 4
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Athletics
Technique: Track Events
Class: Class 5
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Athletics
Technique: Track Events
Class: Class 6
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Athletics
Technique: Track Events
Class: Class 7
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Athletics
Technique: Track Events
Class: Class 8
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Athletics
Technique: Track Events
Class: Class 9
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Athletics
Technique: Track Events
Class: Class 10
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Athletics
Technique: Track Events
Class: Class 11
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Athletics
Technique: Track Events
Class: Class 12
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Athletics
Technique: Track Events
Cone Weave Sprint
Learning Outcomes
Improved agility and change of direction.
Enhanced acceleration and deceleration control.
Better body control and coordination.
Increased anaerobic capacity.
Description Of Activity
Set up 6-8 cones in a straight line, approximately 3-5 meters apart (adjust distance based on student age/skill).
Students start at one end of the cone series.
On "Go," students sprint forward, weaving in and out of the cones (e.g., right of cone 1, left of cone 2, right of cone 3, etc.).
Emphasize quick, controlled changes of direction, keeping the center of gravity low.
Once they reach the last cone, they sprint straight for another 10-15 meters before decelerating.
Students should rest adequately between repetitions.
Variations
Increase/decrease cone spacing.
Add a specific footwork pattern around each cone (e.g., two touches per cone).
Perform the drill backward or sideways (shuffles).
Equipment/Material Required
6-8 Cones (or markers)