Browse all of SoccerXpert's Soccer Drills

Browse the best youth soccer drills for kids of all ages.

Soccer Drills

Soccer drills for kids of all ages focus on building fundamental skills in a fun and engaging way. This page offers a variety of drills designed to develop technical abilities, teamwork, and a love for the game at every skill level.

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Down and Back Dribbling Game EASY

Down and Back Dribbling Game

This drill is most effective with young players just learning to dribble. This drill teaches players to dribble in high traffic, high-pressure situations while staying in control. It's a great warm-up to focus on controlling the ball with all parts of the foot.

4-10 yrs. 6+ players 10 mins. 20X20 yds. GK: no
4.04 253,931 Chris Johnson
Body Parts Warm-up Game EASY

Body Parts Warm-up Game

This fun soccer dribbling drill focuses on the younger player's dribbling skills, and the ability to listen to directions and think quick on their feet while holding the ball close. This drill is an excellent dribbling warm-up exercise for Under 4, Under 5, and Under 6 soccer players.

4-8 yrs. 4+ players 10 mins. 15X15 yds. GK: no
3.7 91,959 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
4.06 141,850 Chris Johnson
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
4.04 124,607 Chris Johnson
Instep Shooting Drill EASY

Instep Shooting Drill

This soccer shooting drill focuses on the instep drive. This shooting technique is an essential method of striking a ball when shooting. The instep drive hits the shot with the foot's shoelace with the toe pointed down and the ankle locked.

4-10 yrs. 4+ players 20 mins. 25X25 yds. GK: no
3.54 104,632 Chris Johnson
Diagonal 1v1 Soccer Drill MEDIUM

Diagonal 1v1 Soccer Drill

This 1v1 soccer drill is great to focus on 1v1 play whether it is on the offensive or the defensive side. On the offensive side, you can get attackers to attack the defenders with speed, quick change of pace with an explosive touch to get away, and getting behind the defensive players. On the defensive side, you can focus on closing down quickly, forcing the attacker to the side and closing down the attack.

4+ yrs. 8+ players 15 mins. 20X20 yds. GK: no
3.87 93,229 Chris Johnson