Under 14 Soccer Drills, Games, and Exercises

Quality age-appropriate soccer drills for kids in the U14, Under 14, 14 and Under age group.

Under 14 Soccer Drills Games and Exercises

Soccer drills for 14-year-olds aim to enhance technical proficiency and tactical awareness to prepare players for higher levels of competition. This page features drills that focus on improving speed of play, decision-making, and positional understanding in game-like scenarios.

Age-Specific Drills

1v1 Tunnel of Death MEDIUM

1v1 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.

9-16 yrs. 5+ players 20 mins. 35X15 yds. GK: no
3.68 111,152 Chris Johnson
1v1 1st Attacker Dribbling Without Opposition EASY

1v1 1st Attacker Dribbling Without Opposition

This 1v1 dribbling exercise allows coaches to focus on the 1st attacker's ability to beat the defender on the dribble. In this soccer drill, the coach should focus on the attacker's approach, make sure the attacker has a change in direction, and finish with a burst of speed (change of pace). This drill helps beginners get a feel for moving around defenders.

4+ yrs. 4+ players 15 mins. 30X30 yds. GK: no
3.68 69,820 Chris Johnson
4v1 Rondo MEDIUM

4v1 Rondo

This rondo variation is geared for younger player or players you are just introducing to the rondo training.

8+ yrs. 5+ players 20 mins. 10X10 yds. GK: no
3.67 36,924 Chris Johnson
5 Pass Possession Game MEDIUM

5 Pass Possession Game

This passing drill focuses on holding possession and completing a series of passes. This possession passing drill will work on awareness, speed of play, support, and movement to maintain possession.

9+ yrs. 10 players 20 mins. 40X30 yds. GK: no
3.63 158,735 Chris Johnson
Circle Passing Combination Drill EASY

Circle Passing Combination Drill

The circle passing combination drill will focus on passing, communication, playing with speed, and playing to feet. This soccer passing drill is an excellent passing warm-up drill that can be a great start to a passing practice.

9+ yrs. 8+ players 15 mins. 20X20 yds. GK: no
3.62 149,317 Chris Johnson
Shooting Warmup MEDIUM

Shooting Warmup

This shooting warm-up drill will focus on long-range passing, accuracy, and finishing. It can also be used as a fitness exercise by manipulating the numbers.

8+ yrs. 3+ players 15 mins. 20X40 yds. GK: no
3.62 105,304 Chris Johnson