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.

Age-Specific Drills

1v1 to Multiple Goals (Dribbling) MEDIUM

1v1 to Multiple Goals (Dribbling)

This 1v1 soccer drill is an excellent 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+ yrs. 6+ players 15 mins. 30X30 yds. GK: no
4.04 124,311 Chris Johnson
3v1 Early Support MEDIUM

3v1 Early Support

This 3v1 soccer drill focuses on supporting the player with the ball, early support, moving without the ball, proper supporting angle, and good distance of support.

9+ yrs. 6 players 15 mins. 12X24 yds. GK: no
4.03 118,063 Chris Johnson
Traffic Jam Dribbling Game MEDIUM

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.

4-12 yrs. 8+ players 15 mins. 30X30 yds. GK: no
4.02 203,970 Chris Johnson
The Passing Name Game Warm-up EASY

The Passing Name Game Warm-up

The objective of this soccer drill is to help young players improve the speed of play by thinking a step-ahead of the play.

4-12 yrs. 6+ players 15 mins. 20X20 yds. GK: no
4.02 139,038 Chris Johnson
Goalkeeper - Arc Drill 1 EASY

Goalkeeper - Arc Drill 1

This soccer goalkeeper drill focuses on the keeper's proper footwork, stance, and movement along the goalkeeper arc.

9+ yrs. 1-2 players 10 mins. PENALTY AREA yds. GK: yes
4.02 131,406 Chris Johnson