Soccer Drills, U5, U6, U7, U8, U9, U10, U11, U12, U13, U14, U15, U16, U17, U19 Soccer Drills

U5 through U19 Soccer Drills

The soccer drills listed below are age specific soccer drills for Under 5 U5 Soccer Drills, Under 6 U6 Soccer Drills, Under 7 U7 Soccer Drills, Under 8 U8 Soccer Drills, Under 9 U9 Soccer Drills, Under 10 U10 Soccer Drills, Under 11 U11 Soccer Drills, Under 12 U12 Soccer Drills, Under 13 U13 Soccer Drills, Under 14 U14 Soccer Drills, Under 15 U15 Soccer Drills, Under 16 U16 Soccer Drills, Under 17 U17 Soccer Drills, Under 19 U19 Soccer Drills, Soccer Games and Soccer Training Sessions.

4.61 out of 13 votes 16361 Views Target Players This attacking drill focuses on the target players in the attacking third of the field.
4.53 out of 15 votes 15462 Views 2v2 Challenge This soccer drill focuses on putting players in 2v2 situations while attacking the goal. The dynamics of the games works on transitioning and fitness and demands on the players can be intense at times.
4.52 out of 19 votes 15578 Views Split the Defenders Passing Game This soccer drill is great for a little more advanced player from 11 years old to 14 years and focuses on passing to split two defenders.
4.51 out of 111 votes 46600 Views The Pirate Game - Curse of the Pugg Net This drill is a good drill that can be used to focus on many aspects of the game. For younger players ages 8-11, the primary focus should be on good dribbling technique in traffic which requires vision and awareness. The coach can also focus on transition from offense to defense if the ball is lost, or recovering from a tackle and finding safety. Defensively, this allows defenders to steal the ball from attackers and play to a particular goal or target.
4.45 out of 31 votes 26340 Views The Numbers Game This drill focuses on the 1v1 situational play for younger players. This focuses on the individual dynamics of this game such as dribbling, shooting, shielding, turning and beating an opponent.
4.42 out of 7 votes 18531 Views Down and Back Dribbling Game This drill is most effective with young players just learning to dribble. This drill teaches players to dribble in high traffic/high pressure situations while staying in control. It's a great warm-up to focus on dribbling with all parts of the foot.
4.41 out of 36 votes 40777 Views Attacking from the Midfield Focuses on building an attack from the midfield and focuses on the midfield players getting forward into the attacking third.
4.41 out of 29 votes 27741 Views Ouch! This drill should be used with younger players (U6 and U8) to introduce dribbling, looking up and properly striking the ball ball at a target. AND IT's FUN!
4.40 out of 22 votes 25482 Views Sharks and Minnows This drill focuses on the U6 and U8 player and their ability to dribble out of pressure. This drill can be used to focus on the player using their body to protect the ball by placing their body in between the ball and the defender.
4.38 out of 18 votes 23963 Views HItters and Dodgers The Hitters and Dodgers soccer drill is a great warm-up and drill for younger players under 5 through under 9. This soccer drill is great for teach players to dribble and then getting their heads up to make a pass. This soccer drill is SO much fun and the younger age group players LOVE this soccer drill.
4.31 out of 19 votes 31471 Views Attacking the End Line This drill focuses on attacking from the endline from the flanks and serving a ball in.
4.30 out of 26 votes 32222 Views Four Corners Aggressiveness and Fitness Drill This soccer drill focuses on aggressiveness in winning 50/50 balls and fitness. This drill will be more beneficial for younger players under 8 and older.
4.25 out of 4 votes 11466 Views Transition Drill If ran as a quick paced, dynamic game, this drill will allow you to focus on transition from offense to defense.
4.25 out of 12 votes 14768 Views Finding the Target Player This drill is designed to encourage midfield and defensive players to look up field to find the "Target Player" and play to that Target player.
4.20 out of 34 votes 46256 Views 3v3 Plus 3 This drill focuses on keeping possession. Passing, receiving, movement, and angle of support can be singled out. Causes players to look up and be aware of the surrounding players.
4.18 out of 27 votes 19017 Views Red Light, Green Light For U6 and U8 Players. This drill will focus on dribbling with the ball close in order to stop quickly.
4.16 out of 6 votes 9035 Views Combination Play - Improving 1-2 Combinations Part II This soccer drill is very similar to drill Combination Play - Improving 1-2 Combinations as it too focuses on improving 1-2 combination play. This drill adds a slightly different pattern and encourages good movement off the ball.
4.16 out of 6 votes 7718 Views Flighted Balls in the 18 This soccer drill is designed to focus on chipping, trapping and shooting inside the 18. If you need your team to feel more comfortable inside the penalty box, you have to practice there.
4.14 out of 21 votes 21396 Views Angle of Support Possession Drill This soccer passing drill is a great drill for teaching young players angle of support and spacing.
4.14 out of 7 votes 10638 Views 1v1v1 Triangle Game This drill will focus on the attacking in number down situations and will mainly encourage players to dribble, take players on, shielding and vision to find the open goal. Defensively this drill encourages players to stay aware of their defensive shape and tackling players on the dribble.
4.10 out of 19 votes 9256 Views Attack vs. Defence Shooting and Defending Drill This drill is one that the kids love. The players will get to work on both attacking (shooting) and defending skills and if ran correctly, very fast paced.
4.1 out of 10 votes 13978 Views The Soccer Gauntlet The primary focus of THE SOCCER GAUNTLET is centered around good dribbling technique in traffic which requires vision and awareness.
4.1 out of 10 votes 14128 Views 2v2 or 1v1 - Get Outta Here This drill is a very fast paced 2v2 game that focuses on aspects of the small sided game such as dribbling, passing, and scoring.
4.1 out of 10 votes 12139 Views 4v3 Attack vs. Defense Since the attackers have the numerical advantage, they should learn how to exploit their advantage and finish with a shot on goal.
4.09 out of 11 votes 16893 Views Guard the Castle This drill is a great small sided game that focuses on passing in numbers up situations This is a fun drill and the kids will love it!
4.07 out of 13 votes 12303 Views The Greeting Game This drill is specifically designed for younger players (U-6 and U-8). This drill will get the players moving, greeting each other, and a building block to introduce dribbling. Good for Camp activities for the younger players.
4.05 out of 19 votes 13405 Views The Flag Game - Dribbling in Tight Spaces This soccer drill is designed to focus on young soccer players learning to dribble in tight spaces. This will help young players keep their eyes up and to become aware of their surroundings. This soccer drill also helps players keep close possession while dribbling.
4.03 out of 58 votes 57355 Views 5v2 Rotating Defenders This drill will focus on keeping possession by making good passes as well as good passing decisions, moving to open space, and good communication.
4 out of 4 votes 22120 Views Great Attacking Skills This drill focuses on attacking in a number’s up situation and opening up and finding the attacker in a 1v1 situation. This drill puts a lot of emphasis on good passing, receiving and general possession.
4 out of 1 votes 7904 Views Attacking from the Back This drill focuses on building an attack from the back starting with the keeper’s distribution. When done on a full field this drill demands a great deal of fitness when done at top speed in a continuous fashion.
4 out of 14 votes 16313 Views 4v4 Playing Wide Out of the Back This drill is designed to get players to play balls wide when playing from the back (defensive third of the field). Players will recognize that they will find more time and space in the outsides of the fields and be relieving the center of the field from dangerious play.
4 out of 6 votes 13126 Views Knock Out This drill is a great warm-up drill for dribbling sessions. It emphasizes on dribbling and ball control (keeping head up, change of direction and change of pace).
4 out of 6 votes 17464 Views Head/Catch Game This soccer game is more of a fun activity. When players need a break from the normal drills, need a reward from hard work, or if you just want to let the players goof around. It focuses on listening and reaction skills.
4 out of 4 votes 12729 Views Simon Says For U6 and U8 players. This drill focuses on dribbling and keeping close control for quick instructions. Also works on listening skills for the younger player.
4 out of 7 votes 14347 Views Four Corners Passing Game The Four Corners Passing Game is a great soccer drill to focus on passing, changing the point of the attack, and timing of runs and passes.
4 out of 7 votes 8208 Views Soccer Tennis Soccer Tennis is a great game to focus on volleys and balls out of the air. It can be played virtually anywhere and the older kids will love it.
4 out of 8 votes 18481 Views 3-Minute Shooting Drill This soccer drill allows the coach to focus on shooting, goalkeeping and clearing balls from the back. This is a great competition that would be perfect for a warmup to a shooting or clearing practice.
4 out of 1 votes 9624 Views 1v1 to Multiple Goals This soccer drill is great drill for focusing on teaching players attacking skills such as taking on their opponent or learning to attack space. Defensively it will teach players the responsibility of man marking
4 out of 3 votes 12040 Views Instep Shooting Drill This drill focuses on the instep drive. This is a very important method of striking a ball as it is used in shooting. The ball is struck with the shoelace part of the foot with the toe pointed down and the ankle locked.
4 out of 4 votes 11295 Views Body Parts Warm-up Game This soccer drill focuses on the younger player's dribbling skills and the ability to think quick on their feet while holding the ball close.
4 out of 3 votes 10030 Views Soccer's Dreaded Tunnel of Death This drill can be used to focus on either attacking or defending. It teaches players to take advantage of an off balanced defender by attacking with speed, or could be used to focus on good defensive posture and transition.
4 out of 4 votes 7785 Views 5v2 Angle of Support Passing Drill The purpose of this soccer passing drill is to focus on players angle of support, weight of passes and quality of 1st touch.
4 out of 24 votes 15237 Views Jam-Packed Soccer Dribbling Drill This soccer dribbling drill will give players confidence while dribbling through congested areas on the soccer field.
3.94 out of 18 votes 16138 Views Soccer Ball Smash This soccer drill will focus on the player who is just learning to pass, as this drill will focus on passing accuracy.
3.90 out of 11 votes 13242 Views Goalkeeper Pressure Cooker Shooting and Passing Drill This soccer drill is a good drill to give your keeper a great workout while working on passing and shooting with accuracy.
3.87 out of 8 votes 10589 Views Quick Transition Game This soccer drill is a great way to focus on attacking and defending and is great for teaching the basic principals of soccer. The game can be modified to teach many aspects of the game.
3.85 out of 21 votes 8871 Views Improving Speed of Play - Passing Drill This soccer drill is designed to improve the speed of play, decision making, and passing accuracy under pressure.
3.83 out of 6 votes 17752 Views Soccer Tag This soccer drill is good for younger players ages under 5 through under 8. This is a fun soccer drill that allows players to gain confidence on the ball while getting a lot of touches.
3.8 out of 5 votes 11478 Views Shooting Warmup This activity is a warm-up that deals with long range passing, accuracy, and finishing. It can also be used as a fitness exercise by manipulating the numbers.
3.8 out of 10 votes 7038 Views Goalkeeper Warm-up Drill This is a great soccer goalkeeper warm-up drill. This is a great warm-up to add to the pregame warm-up. Goalkeepers will love this warm-up.
3.77 out of 9 votes 4497 Views Improving Combination Play This soccer drill will help improve combination play as well as switching the point of attack. Use this drill when you are organizing a soccer practice around passing and moving.
3.75 out of 4 votes 10691 Views 3v3 in the 18 - Attacking and Shooting Drill This soccer drill is great for working on attacking in the final third of the field, quick combination play near the goal, and shooting around the 18 yard line.
3.75 out of 8 votes 18442 Views 2v1 and 1v1 Possession Game This drill focuses on both possession and penetration.
3.75 out of 4 votes 10050 Views 4V4 With 5 Goals Inside The 18 This is a game that works on chipping, heading, finishing and spacing in the 18.
3.75 out of 4 votes 9710 Views 1v1 Competition This drill is great to focus on 1v1 play. It is flexible and can be used to work on the offensive side or the defensive side. On the offensive side you can get attackers to attack the defenders with speed, quick change of pace with an explosive touch to get away, getting behind the defensive players and shooting at half chances. On the defensive side, you can focus on closing down quickly, forcing the attacker to the side and closing down the attack.
3.73 out of 72 votes 41264 Views Power/Finness with a Twist This drill focuses on being comfortable striking long shots as well as close range shots/volleys/headers.
3.73 out of 34 votes 50185 Views Across-Field Warm-Up This drill is mainly focused on technical skills during warm up.
3.73 out of 15 votes 12708 Views Soccer End Zone Game The soccer end zone game is a great soccer drill that will help coaches focus on all aspects of attacking and defending in soccer. With encorportating end zones into the game it gives players a chance to learn to attack space behind the defense and allows defenders to learn how to deny space behind them.
3.71 out of 7 votes 9070 Views 4v4 Zone Game Helps players keep possession for a purpose with short/long passing combinations. Also allows one to focus on defensive transition by quickly close down space and eliminate passing lanes.
3.66 out of 6 votes 18965 Views Frogger For U6 and U8 players. This drill will assist the younger player with dribbling under minimal pressure.
3.66 out of 3 votes 7435 Views 3v2 Flying Changes This drill is designed to focus on all aspects of the game in a 3v2 situation. Mainly runs of attackers, angle of support, passing vs. shooting decisions, defensive shape, and recovery runs, along with working on mental attentiveness.
3.66 out of 3 votes 11739 Views Traffic Jam Dribbling Game This game is just out right fun! The kids will have a blast playing this game. This drill is ideal for kids who know how to dribble but just need to learn to get their heads up and dribble under the pressures of mere congestion.
3.62 out of 8 votes 15479 Views 4v4, To Lines or Small Goals This 4v4 drill to lines or small goals will focus on the passing game since the field is longer than wide.
3.6 out of 5 votes 16226 Views Crossing/Finishing Drill This drill focuses on most attacking functions within the final 18 yards of the field. It specifically focuses on crossing, shooting, and heading.
3.56 out of 16 votes 6340 Views 1 v 1 to Goal 1 v 1 to Goal is a great soccer drill to improve goal scoring. This drill focuses on beating the last defender, staying in control of the ball and finishing with a good shot on goal.
3.5 out of 4 votes 7090 Views Pressure/Cover Tactical Defending Soccer Game The focus of this soccer game is to teach players recognize the first defender (closest defender to the ball) and second defenders (player covering/supporting the first defender). The drill should also be geared towards teaching the players how to pressure the player with the ball and what is proper cover positioning.
3.5 out of 2 votes 9134 Views 1 on 1 Soccer Progression This 1 on 1 progression will focus on required dribbling skills, body feints, and the required burst of speed to beat a defender.
3.42 out of 7 votes 7259 Views Diagonal 1v1 Soccer Drill This 1v1 soccer drill is great to focus on 1v1 play whether it's on the offensive or the defensive side. On the offensive side you can get attackers to attack the defenders with speed, quick change of pace with an explosive touch to get away, and getting behind the defensive players. On the defensive side, you can focus on closing down quickly, forcing the attacker to the side and closing down the attack.
3.37 out of 8 votes 9814 Views Partner Pass and Move Warm-up This soccer passing drill will help you focus and teach young kid how to pass with the correct surface on the foot, how to receive a ball, and move after receiving the pass.
3.33 out of 6 votes 17221 Views Fun Dribbling Warm-up This is a fun warm-up game that is a great ice-breaker at the beginning of the season or the beginning of a camp to get the kids warmed up with a light, fun dribbling game. These exercises might are a bit advanced for the beginner soccer player.
3.33 out of 6 votes 13445 Views Dribbling at the Cone This is a good dribbling drill for young players to learn to dribble without opposition. It is a great drill to introduce different fakes and faints to gain an edge on the defender.
3.30 out of 59 votes 56708 Views Accuracy Passing Under Pressure This drill focuses on passing, agility and fitness.
3.3 out of 10 votes 12360 Views Extreme Tag This is a FUN soccer drill that focuses on young soccer players dribbling skills and aids in player awareness. It is a great drill that causes players to change directions quickly to find space and avoid being tagged. This game is bit harder than Soccer Tag.
3.25 out of 4 votes 7614 Views Flighted Balls This drill focuses on passing and receiving during warm-up.
3 out of 2 votes 6825 Views 3v1 - Attacking the Goal This drill focus on the attacking movement and composure in front of the goal. Players will become comfortable in front of the goal and will be able to recognize situational play.
3 out of 1 votes 6800 Views Criss Cross Dribbling Game This dribbling drill is geared towards the younger player. This will help players play with speed while keeping their heads up. Be warned, this drill can be dangerous for players who have a tendency of dribbling with their head down.
3 out of 2 votes 9160 Views Monster Turns This drill focuses on the U6 and U8 players dribbling skills. The added pressure allows the players to turn away from pressure while remaining in control of the ball.
3 out of 11 votes 16165 Views Dribbling to Beat a Defender This dribbling drill is great when teaching young players when and where to dribble, and how to beat the defenders on the dribble. This dribbling drill is best for U8-U12 Soccer Players. The emphasis is on allowing the dribbling player to unbalance the defender while approaching unchallenged.
3 out of 4 votes 11137 Views Passing and Receiving Warm-up This soccer warm-up drill focuses on passing and receiving and can be used for players 9 years and older. It's a good drill that can be tweaked to focus on any types of passing or receiving skills.
2.87

4.61

out of 13 votes
16361 Views

Target Players

This attacking drill focuses on the target players in the attacking third of the field.

4.53

out of 15 votes
15462 Views

2v2 Challenge

This soccer drill focuses on putting players in 2v2 situations while attacking the goal. The dynamics of the games works on transitioning and fitness and demands on the players can be intense at times.

4.52

out of 19 votes
15578 Views

Split the Defenders Passing Game

This soccer drill is great for a little more advanced player from 11 years old to 14 years and focuses on passing to split two defenders.

4.51

out of 111 votes
46600 Views

The Pirate Game - Curse of the Pugg Net

This drill is a good drill that can be used to focus on many aspects of the game. For younger players ages 8-11, the primary focus should be on good dribbling technique in traffic which requires vision and awareness. The coach can also focus on transition from offense to defense if the ball is lost, or recovering from a tackle and finding safety. Defensively, this allows defenders to steal the ball from attackers and play to a particular goal or target.

4.45

out of 31 votes
26340 Views

The Numbers Game

This drill focuses on the 1v1 situational play for younger players. This focuses on the individual dynamics of this game such as dribbling, shooting, shielding, turning and beating an opponent.

4.42

out of 7 votes
18531 Views

Down and Back Dribbling Game

This drill is most effective with young players just learning to dribble. This drill teaches players to dribble in high traffic/high pressure situations while staying in control. It's a great warm-up to focus on dribbling with all parts of the foot.

4.41

out of 36 votes
40777 Views

Attacking from the Midfield

Focuses on building an attack from the midfield and focuses on the midfield players getting forward into the attacking third.

4.41

out of 29 votes
27741 Views

Ouch!

This drill should be used with younger players (U6 and U8) to introduce dribbling, looking up and properly striking the ball ball at a target. AND IT's FUN!

4.40

out of 22 votes
25482 Views

Sharks and Minnows

This drill focuses on the U6 and U8 player and their ability to dribble out of pressure. This drill can be used to focus on the player using their body to protect the ball by placing their body in between the ball and the defender.

4.38

out of 18 votes
23963 Views

HItters and Dodgers

The Hitters and Dodgers soccer drill is a great warm-up and drill for younger players under 5 through under 9. This soccer drill is great for teach players to dribble and then getting their heads up to make a pass. This soccer drill is SO much fun and the younger age group players LOVE this soccer drill.

4.31

out of 19 votes
31471 Views

Attacking the End Line

This drill focuses on attacking from the endline from the flanks and serving a ball in.

4.30

out of 26 votes
32222 Views

Four Corners Aggressiveness and Fitness Drill

This soccer drill focuses on aggressiveness in winning 50/50 balls and fitness. This drill will be more beneficial for younger players under 8 and older.

4.25

out of 4 votes
11466 Views

Transition Drill

If ran as a quick paced, dynamic game, this drill will allow you to focus on transition from offense to defense.

4.25

out of 12 votes
14768 Views

Finding the Target Player

This drill is designed to encourage midfield and defensive players to look up field to find the "Target Player" and play to that Target player.

4.20

out of 34 votes
46256 Views

3v3 Plus 3

This drill focuses on keeping possession. Passing, receiving, movement, and angle of support can be singled out. Causes players to look up and be aware of the surrounding players.

4.18

out of 27 votes
19017 Views

Red Light, Green Light

For U6 and U8 Players. This drill will focus on dribbling with the ball close in order to stop quickly.

4.16

out of 6 votes
9035 Views

Combination Play - Improving 1-2 Combinations Part II

This soccer drill is very similar to drill Combination Play - Improving 1-2 Combinations as it too focuses on improving 1-2 combination play. This drill adds a slightly different pattern and encourages good movement off the ball.

4.16

out of 6 votes
7718 Views

Flighted Balls in the 18

This soccer drill is designed to focus on chipping, trapping and shooting inside the 18. If you need your team to feel more comfortable inside the penalty box, you have to practice there.

4.14

out of 21 votes
21396 Views

Angle of Support Possession Drill

This soccer passing drill is a great drill for teaching young players angle of support and spacing.

4.14

out of 7 votes
10638 Views

1v1v1 Triangle Game

This drill will focus on the attacking in number down situations and will mainly encourage players to dribble, take players on, shielding and vision to find the open goal. Defensively this drill encourages players to stay aware of their defensive shape and tackling players on the dribble.

4.10

out of 19 votes
9256 Views

Attack vs. Defence Shooting and Defending Drill

This drill is one that the kids love. The players will get to work on both attacking (shooting) and defending skills and if ran correctly, very fast paced.

4.1

out of 10 votes
13978 Views

The Soccer Gauntlet

The primary focus of THE SOCCER GAUNTLET is centered around good dribbling technique in traffic which requires vision and awareness.

4.1

out of 10 votes
14128 Views

2v2 or 1v1 - Get Outta Here

This drill is a very fast paced 2v2 game that focuses on aspects of the small sided game such as dribbling, passing, and scoring.

4.1

out of 10 votes
12139 Views

4v3 Attack vs. Defense

Since the attackers have the numerical advantage, they should learn how to exploit their advantage and finish with a shot on goal.

4.09

out of 11 votes
16893 Views

Guard the Castle

This drill is a great small sided game that focuses on passing in numbers up situations This is a fun drill and the kids will love it!

4.07

out of 13 votes
12303 Views

The Greeting Game

This drill is specifically designed for younger players (U-6 and U-8). This drill will get the players moving, greeting each other, and a building block to introduce dribbling. Good for Camp activities for the younger players.

4.05

out of 19 votes
13405 Views

The Flag Game - Dribbling in Tight Spaces

This soccer drill is designed to focus on young soccer players learning to dribble in tight spaces. This will help young players keep their eyes up and to become aware of their surroundings. This soccer drill also helps players keep close possession while dribbling.

4.03

out of 58 votes
57355 Views

5v2 Rotating Defenders

This drill will focus on keeping possession by making good passes as well as good passing decisions, moving to open space, and good communication.

out of 4 votes
22120 Views

Great Attacking Skills

This drill focuses on attacking in a number’s up situation and opening up and finding the attacker in a 1v1 situation. This drill puts a lot of emphasis on good passing, receiving and general possession.

out of 1 votes
7904 Views

Attacking from the Back

This drill focuses on building an attack from the back starting with the keeper’s distribution. When done on a full field this drill demands a great deal of fitness when done at top speed in a continuous fashion.

out of 14 votes
16313 Views

4v4 Playing Wide Out of the Back

This drill is designed to get players to play balls wide when playing from the back (defensive third of the field). Players will recognize that they will find more time and space in the outsides of the fields and be relieving the center of the field from dangerious play.

out of 6 votes
13126 Views

Knock Out

This drill is a great warm-up drill for dribbling sessions. It emphasizes on dribbling and ball control (keeping head up, change of direction and change of pace).

out of 6 votes
17464 Views

Head/Catch Game

This soccer game is more of a fun activity. When players need a break from the normal drills, need a reward from hard work, or if you just want to let the players goof around. It focuses on listening and reaction skills.

out of 4 votes
12729 Views

Simon Says

For U6 and U8 players. This drill focuses on dribbling and keeping close control for quick instructions. Also works on listening skills for the younger player.

out of 7 votes
14347 Views

Four Corners Passing Game

The Four Corners Passing Game is a great soccer drill to focus on passing, changing the point of the attack, and timing of runs and passes.

out of 7 votes
8208 Views

Soccer Tennis

Soccer Tennis is a great game to focus on volleys and balls out of the air. It can be played virtually anywhere and the older kids will love it.

out of 8 votes
18481 Views

3-Minute Shooting Drill

This soccer drill allows the coach to focus on shooting, goalkeeping and clearing balls from the back. This is a great competition that would be perfect for a warmup to a shooting or clearing practice.

out of 1 votes
9624 Views

1v1 to Multiple Goals

This soccer drill is great drill for focusing on teaching players attacking skills such as taking on their opponent or learning to attack space. Defensively it will teach players the responsibility of man marking

out of 3 votes
12040 Views

Instep Shooting Drill

This drill focuses on the instep drive. This is a very important method of striking a ball as it is used in shooting. The ball is struck with the shoelace part of the foot with the toe pointed down and the ankle locked.

out of 4 votes
11295 Views

Body Parts Warm-up Game

This soccer drill focuses on the younger player's dribbling skills and the ability to think quick on their feet while holding the ball close.

out of 3 votes
10030 Views

Soccer's Dreaded Tunnel of Death

This drill can be used to focus on either attacking or defending. It teaches players to take advantage of an off balanced defender by attacking with speed, or could be used to focus on good defensive posture and transition.

out of 4 votes
7785 Views

5v2 Angle of Support Passing Drill

The purpose of this soccer passing drill is to focus on players angle of support, weight of passes and quality of 1st touch.

out of 24 votes
15237 Views

Jam-Packed Soccer Dribbling Drill

This soccer dribbling drill will give players confidence while dribbling through congested areas on the soccer field.

3.94

out of 18 votes
16138 Views

Soccer Ball Smash

This soccer drill will focus on the player who is just learning to pass, as this drill will focus on passing accuracy.

3.90

out of 11 votes
13242 Views

Goalkeeper Pressure Cooker Shooting and Passing Drill

This soccer drill is a good drill to give your keeper a great workout while working on passing and shooting with accuracy.

3.87

out of 8 votes
10589 Views

Quick Transition Game

This soccer drill is a great way to focus on attacking and defending and is great for teaching the basic principals of soccer. The game can be modified to teach many aspects of the game.

3.85

out of 21 votes
8871 Views

Improving Speed of Play - Passing Drill

This soccer drill is designed to improve the speed of play, decision making, and passing accuracy under pressure.

3.83

out of 6 votes
17752 Views

Soccer Tag

This soccer drill is good for younger players ages under 5 through under 8. This is a fun soccer drill that allows players to gain confidence on the ball while getting a lot of touches.

3.8

out of 5 votes
11478 Views

Shooting Warmup

This activity is a warm-up that deals with long range passing, accuracy, and finishing. It can also be used as a fitness exercise by manipulating the numbers.

3.8

out of 10 votes
7038 Views

Goalkeeper Warm-up Drill

This is a great soccer goalkeeper warm-up drill. This is a great warm-up to add to the pregame warm-up. Goalkeepers will love this warm-up.

3.77

out of 9 votes
4497 Views

Improving Combination Play

This soccer drill will help improve combination play as well as switching the point of attack. Use this drill when you are organizing a soccer practice around passing and moving.

3.75

out of 4 votes
10691 Views

3v3 in the 18 - Attacking and Shooting Drill

This soccer drill is great for working on attacking in the final third of the field, quick combination play near the goal, and shooting around the 18 yard line.

3.75

out of 8 votes
18442 Views

2v1 and 1v1 Possession Game

This drill focuses on both possession and penetration.

3.75

out of 4 votes
10050 Views

4V4 With 5 Goals Inside The 18

This is a game that works on chipping, heading, finishing and spacing in the 18.

3.75

out of 4 votes
9710 Views

1v1 Competition

This drill is great to focus on 1v1 play. It is flexible and can be used to work on the offensive side or the defensive side. On the offensive side you can get attackers to attack the defenders with speed, quick change of pace with an explosive touch to get away, getting behind the defensive players and shooting at half chances. On the defensive side, you can focus on closing down quickly, forcing the attacker to the side and closing down the attack.

3.73

out of 72 votes
41264 Views

Power/Finness with a Twist

This drill focuses on being comfortable striking long shots as well as close range shots/volleys/headers.

3.73

out of 34 votes
50185 Views

Across-Field Warm-Up

This drill is mainly focused on technical skills during warm up.

3.73

out of 15 votes
12708 Views

Soccer End Zone Game

The soccer end zone game is a great soccer drill that will help coaches focus on all aspects of attacking and defending in soccer. With encorportating end zones into the game it gives players a chance to learn to attack space behind the defense and allows defenders to learn how to deny space behind them.

3.71

out of 7 votes
9070 Views

4v4 Zone Game

Helps players keep possession for a purpose with short/long passing combinations. Also allows one to focus on defensive transition by quickly close down space and eliminate passing lanes.

3.66

out of 6 votes
18965 Views

Frogger

For U6 and U8 players. This drill will assist the younger player with dribbling under minimal pressure.

3.66

out of 3 votes
7435 Views

3v2 Flying Changes

This drill is designed to focus on all aspects of the game in a 3v2 situation. Mainly runs of attackers, angle of support, passing vs. shooting decisions, defensive shape, and recovery runs, along with working on mental attentiveness.

3.66

out of 3 votes
11739 Views

Traffic Jam Dribbling Game

This game is just out right fun! The kids will have a blast playing this game. This drill is ideal for kids who know how to dribble but just need to learn to get their heads up and dribble under the pressures of mere congestion.

3.62

out of 8 votes
15479 Views

4v4, To Lines or Small Goals

This 4v4 drill to lines or small goals will focus on the passing game since the field is longer than wide.

3.6

out of 5 votes
16226 Views

Crossing/Finishing Drill

This drill focuses on most attacking functions within the final 18 yards of the field. It specifically focuses on crossing, shooting, and heading.

3.56

out of 16 votes
6340 Views

1 v 1 to Goal

1 v 1 to Goal is a great soccer drill to improve goal scoring. This drill focuses on beating the last defender, staying in control of the ball and finishing with a good shot on goal.

3.5

out of 4 votes
7090 Views

Pressure/Cover Tactical Defending Soccer Game

The focus of this soccer game is to teach players recognize the first defender (closest defender to the ball) and second defenders (player covering/supporting the first defender). The drill should also be geared towards teaching the players how to pressure the player with the ball and what is proper cover positioning.

3.5

out of 2 votes
9134 Views

1 on 1 Soccer Progression

This 1 on 1 progression will focus on required dribbling skills, body feints, and the required burst of speed to beat a defender.

3.42

out of 7 votes
7259 Views

Diagonal 1v1 Soccer Drill

This 1v1 soccer drill is great to focus on 1v1 play whether it's on the offensive or the defensive side. On the offensive side you can get attackers to attack the defenders with speed, quick change of pace with an explosive touch to get away, and getting behind the defensive players. On the defensive side, you can focus on closing down quickly, forcing the attacker to the side and closing down the attack.

3.37

out of 8 votes
9814 Views

Partner Pass and Move Warm-up

This soccer passing drill will help you focus and teach young kid how to pass with the correct surface on the foot, how to receive a ball, and move after receiving the pass.

3.33

out of 6 votes
17221 Views

Fun Dribbling Warm-up

This is a fun warm-up game that is a great ice-breaker at the beginning of the season or the beginning of a camp to get the kids warmed up with a light, fun dribbling game. These exercises might are a bit advanced for the beginner soccer player.

3.33

out of 6 votes
13445 Views

Dribbling at the Cone

This is a good dribbling drill for young players to learn to dribble without opposition. It is a great drill to introduce different fakes and faints to gain an edge on the defender.

3.30

out of 59 votes
56708 Views

Accuracy Passing Under Pressure

This drill focuses on passing, agility and fitness.

3.3

out of 10 votes
12360 Views

Extreme Tag

This is a FUN soccer drill that focuses on young soccer players dribbling skills and aids in player awareness. It is a great drill that causes players to change directions quickly to find space and avoid being tagged. This game is bit harder than Soccer Tag.

3.25

out of 4 votes
7614 Views

Flighted Balls

This drill focuses on passing and receiving during warm-up.

out of 2 votes
6825 Views

3v1 - Attacking the Goal

This drill focus on the attacking movement and composure in front of the goal. Players will become comfortable in front of the goal and will be able to recognize situational play.

out of 1 votes
6800 Views

Criss Cross Dribbling Game

This dribbling drill is geared towards the younger player. This will help players play with speed while keeping their heads up. Be warned, this drill can be dangerous for players who have a tendency of dribbling with their head down.

out of 2 votes
9160 Views

Monster Turns

This drill focuses on the U6 and U8 players dribbling skills. The added pressure allows the players to turn away from pressure while remaining in control of the ball.

out of 11 votes
16165 Views

Dribbling to Beat a Defender

This dribbling drill is great when teaching young players when and where to dribble, and how to beat the defenders on the dribble. This dribbling drill is best for U8-U12 Soccer Players. The emphasis is on allowing the dribbling player to unbalance the defender while approaching unchallenged.

out of 4 votes
11137 Views

Passing and Receiving Warm-up

This soccer warm-up drill focuses on passing and receiving and can be used for players 9 years and older. It's a good drill that can be tweaked to focus on any types of passing or receiving skills.

2.87

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