Welcome to SoccerXpert
The ultimate soccer coaching resource for coaches of all levels.
SoccerXpert is a free soccer coaching resource for coaches of all levels. We provide hundreds of age-appropriate soccer drills, practice plans, and training sessions to help you coach your team to success. SoccerXpert is the ultimate soccer coaching resource for coaches of all levels.
Proven Youth Soccer Drills
Hey Coach! I'm glad you are here. SoccerXpert is here to help you dominate your soccer season with over 200 proven soccer drills! Whether you're a novice or advanced soccer coach, SoccerXpert is an invaluable soccer coaching resource. We continue to add new games and exercises to allow for variety in your training sessions. Planning your youth soccer practice is now easier than ever with the help of SoccerXpert Premium. Don't worry. We don't require a subscription to browse our free soccer drills.
Extensive Drill Library
Hundreds of age-appropriate soccer drills categorized by skill focus, age group, and format (1v1, 2v2, passing, defending, etc.).
Practice Planning Tool
Coaches can build and organize custom training sessions, saving time while keeping training effective and structured.
Search and Filter by Age & Skill
Easy-to-use search/filter tools help coaches find drills based on player age, number of players, or desired skill development.
Drill Format Designed for Coaches
Each drill includes clear objectives, setup, instructions, coaching points, and variations, written with coaching clarity in mind.
Video Demonstrations
Drill videos and skill demonstrations bring each drill to life for visual learners and newer coaches.
Mobile-Friendly Interface
Optimized for on-field use; coaches can pull up drills and plans directly from their phone during practice.
Printable Drill Sheets
Print-friendly formats allow coaches to bring hard copies to practice or training sessions.
Soccer Coaching Curriculum
Structured training plans and seasonal curriculums guide coaches week-by-week, especially helpful for volunteers or new coaches.
Latest Soccer Drills
1v1 Corner Escape
This drill sharpens a player’s ability to receive under pressure, recognize defensive cues, and dribble into space. It emphasizes decision-making, ball protection, and breaking away from pressure in tight areas.
4v4 + Keeper to Full-Size Goals
This drill simulates real match conditions by developing players' ability to attack, defend, and transition in small-sided play. It encourages quick decision-making, team communication, and finishing with the added challenge of goalkeepers.
3v3 Plus Keepers to Full-Size Goals
This drill improves small-group attacking and defending, finishing under pressure, and goalkeeper distribution. It simulates game-like conditions in a compact space, encouraging quick decisions and dynamic play.
2v1 with Keepers
Develops attacking players' ability to exploit numerical advantages in a 2v1 situation. Encourages defenders to delay and disrupt play while improving goalkeeper distribution and decision-making.
Troll Crossing Game
Develops dribbling under pressure, decision-making in 1v1 situations, and ball protection. Players learn to change direction and use feints to evade defenders.
Escape
This drill enhances a player’s ability to move under pressure while maintaining balance and control. It also encourages teamwork and coordination among defenders using their hips to contain the central player.
Y Passing Drill - Variation 3
Develops players' ability to execute quick one-two passes, play accurate long balls, and transition into new positions efficiently. Encourages decision-making and proper body positioning for receiving and distributing passes.
Y Passing Drill - Variation 2
Develops passing accuracy, movement off the ball, and one-two combination play. Encourages quick decision-making, communication, and proper body positioning for receiving and distributing the ball.
Y Passing Drill - Variation 1
Develops players' ability to receive with an open body position, execute accurate passes, and transition quickly between roles. Encourages movement, decision-making, and proper body positioning when receiving the ball.
Fixed Distance Passing Game
This drill helps players develop passing accuracy, weight of pass, and first-touch control. It also reinforces teamwork and focus while progressively increasing difficulty by narrowing the passing gate.
1v1 to Tall Cones
This drill develops individual attacking and defending skills by challenging players to dribble under pressure, protect the ball, and accurately pass or shoot to knock over cones for points.
3v3 to Goals
This drill develops players' ability to attack and defend in small spaces while encouraging quick decision-making, teamwork, and fitness through constant movement.