Under 16 Soccer Drills, Games, and Exercises

Quality age-appropriate soccer drills for kids in the U16, Under 16, 16 and Under age group.

Under 16 Soccer Drills Games and Exercises

Soccer drills for 16-year-olds emphasize advanced technical skills and tactical execution to prepare players for higher levels of competition. This page offers drills that focus on game awareness, speed of play, and strategic decision-making under pressure.

Age-Specific Drills

Cross - Finish Under Pressure EASY

Cross - Finish Under Pressure

This crossing and finishing drill is excellent for focusing on crossing and finishing under pressure. It is also a great drill to improve the player's fitness level.

9+ yrs. 6+ players 15 mins. HALF FIELD yds. GK: yes
4.07 211,902 Chris Johnson
Goalkeeper - Down Up Drill EASY

Goalkeeper - Down Up Drill

This goalkeeper drill focuses on helping the goalkeeper get up quickly from the ground and get set for a shot.

9+ yrs. 1-2 players 10 mins. PENALTY AREA yds. GK: yes
4.07 123,071 Chris Johnson
1v1 Transition Drill MEDIUM

1v1 Transition Drill

This dynamic game will allow you to focus on the transition from offense to defense. This soccer transitional drill is designed to be played at a quick pace. 

9+ yrs. 6+ players 20 mins. 15X20 yds. GK: no
4.06 141,410 Chris Johnson
Soccer End Zone Game MEDIUM

Soccer End Zone Game

The soccer end zone game is a great soccer drill that will help coaches focus on all aspects of attacking and defending in soccer. With incorporating end zones into the game, it gives players a chance to learn to attack space behind the defense and allows defenders to learn how to deny space behind them.

10+ yrs. 8+ players 20 mins. HALF FIELD yds. GK: no