Under 12 Soccer Drills, Games, and Exercises
Quality age-appropriate soccer drills for kids in the U12, Under 12, 12 and Under age group.
Under 12 Soccer Drills, Games, and Exercises
Soccer drills for 12-year-olds emphasize skill refinement and tactical awareness to prepare players for more competitive play. This page provides drills designed to enhance dribbling, passing, shooting, and decision-making in game-like situations.
UNDER 12 SOCCER DRILLS, GAMES, AND EXERCISES

1v1v1 Triangle Game
The 1v1v1 Triangle Game soccer drill focuses on attacking in a number-down situation. This game will encourage players to dribble, take players on, shield the ball from the defensive players, and the vision to find the open goal. Defensively this drill promotes players to stay aware of their defensive shape and tackling players on the dribble.

Pressure/Cover Tactical Defending Soccer Game
This soccer drill is designed to help players identify the roles of the first defender (the closest player to the ball) and the second defender (the supporting player providing cover). It focuses on teaching players how to effectively pressure the ball handler while maintaining proper positioning for defensive support.