Under 11 Soccer Drills, Games, and Exercises

Quality age-appropriate soccer drills for kids in the U11, Under 11, 11 and Under age group.

Under 11 Soccer Drills Games and Exercises

Soccer drills for 11-year-olds focus on advancing technical skills and tactical understanding of the game. This page offers drills that improve ball control, passing, and positioning while fostering teamwork and strategic thinking.

Age-Specific Drills

5v3v1 Rondo Possession Drill MEDIUM

5v3v1 Rondo Possession Drill

This drill sharpens possession skills while teaching players to quickly switch between attacking and defending roles. Players learn to recognize when they win or lose the ball and immediately adjust their positioning and mindset. The team of three works on keeping possession against one defender, then must quickly transition to defense when they lose it. The single player learns to pressure and transition to attack when winning the ball. Outside players develop awareness of when to support and how to maintain possession in tight spaces. This constant switching builds mental quickness and helps players stay focused during the transitions that occur in real games.

10+ yrs. 8+ players 20 mins. 20X20 yds. GK: no
Four-Cone Passing Drill EASY

Four-Cone Passing Drill

This four-cone passing drill focuses on soccer passing technique and movement after the pass. This is a great passing warm-up drill or a good start to a passing session.

9+ yrs. 3 players 10 mins. 12X12 yds. GK: no
5 34,478 Chris Johnson
3-Man Box Passing Warmup Medium

3-Man Box Passing Warmup

This drill focuses on teaching players how to open up their body, scan the field, and play accurate passes while moving continuously. It helps reinforce technical habits that translate directly to in-game situations.

9+ yrs. 3+ players 10 mins. 10X10 yds. GK: no
4.5 11,563 Chris Johnson
Rondo Soccer Drill MEDIUM

Rondo Soccer Drill

This rondo soccer drill is the rondo at its simplest. This rondo game is great as a warm-up drill to a game, or a drill for your practice session.

9+ yrs. 6+ players 15 mins. 12X12 yds. GK: no
4.33 77,405 Chris Johnson
1v1 Transition Game MEDIUM

1v1 Transition Game

That is a fast paced 1v1 transition game mean to focus on beating the defender and getting it into your teammate, or quickly transition to defense if the ball is lost.

7+ yrs. 6+ players 15 mins. 15X15 yds. GK: no
4.29 40,057 Chris Johnson