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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.

Simon Says - Youth Soccer Drill

Simon Says - Youth Soccer Drill

The "Simon Says Youth Soccer Drill" is a fun and engaging activity designed for U6 and U8 players, focusing on improving dribbling skills and close ball control. This drill helps young soccer players develop quick responses to instructions while also enhancing their listening skills in a dynamic and enjoyable way.


Age: 4-8 Field: 20X30
Players: 4+ Focus: DRIBBLING
Difficulty: EASY Time: 10 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 3.82 / 5 Views: 202,256
Published: 12/29/2005 Author: Chris Johnson
Power and Finesse with a Twist

Power and Finesse with a Twist

The power and finesse shooting and finishing soccer drill focuses on being comfortable while striking long shots as well as close range shots, volleys, and headers.


Age: 9+ Field: 25X25
Players: 6+ Focus: FINISHING
Difficulty: EASY Time: 20 mins.
Goalkeeper: YES Team
Rating: 4.04 / 5 Views: 226,777
Published: 12/27/2005 Author: Chris Johnson
2v1 and 1v1 Possession Game

2v1 and 1v1 Possession Game

This soccer drill focuses on both possession and penetration. It helps to teach communication and switching the point of attack to keep possession and penetrate the defense.


Age: 9+ Field: 20X20
Players: 5+ Focus: POSSESSION
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 10 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 3.65 / 5 Views: 87,905
Published: 12/26/2005 Author: Chris Johnson
Crossing/Finishing Drill

Crossing/Finishing Drill

This crossing and finishing drill focuses on attacking within the 18 yard box. This soccer drill mainly focuses on crossing, shooting, and heading.


Age: 9+ Field: HALF FIELD
Players: 10+ Focus: ATTACKING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 15 mins.
Goalkeeper: YES Team
Rating: 4 / 5 Views: 118,635
Published: 12/10/2005 Author: Chris Johnson
2v1 ATTACKING RONDO

2v1 ATTACKING RONDO

This drill focuses on attacking in a number’s up situation and opening up and finding the attacker in a 1v1 situation. This drill puts much emphasis on good passing, receiving and general possession.


Age: 9+ Field: 20X20
Players: 5+ Focus: POSSESSION
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 10 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 3.45 / 5 Views: 70,108
Published: 12/10/2005 Author: Chris Johnson
Attacking from the Midfield

Attacking from the Midfield

This attacking soccer drill focuses on building an attack from the midfield and focuses on the midfield players getting forward into the attacking third.


Age: 9+ Field: HALF FIELD
Players: 12+ Focus: ATTACKING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: YES Team
Rating: 4.15 / 5 Views: 366,866
Published: 12/9/2005 Author: Chris Johnson
Attacking from the Back

Attacking from the Back

This soccer drill focuses on building an attack from the back starting with the keeper’s distribution. When performed on a full field this drill demands a great deal of fitness as it should be executed at top speed in a continuous fashion.


Age: 12+ Field: HALF FIELD
Players: 8+ Focus: ATTACKING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: YES Team
Rating: 3.72 / 5 Views: 81,553
Published: 12/9/2005 Author: Chris Johnson
3v1 - Attacking the Goal

3v1 - Attacking the Goal

This attacking soccer drill focus on the attacking movement and composure in front of the goal. Players will become comfortable in front of the goal and will be able to recognize situational play.


Age: 9+ Field: 25x40
Players: 8+ Focus: ATTACKING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 mins.
Goalkeeper: YES Team
Rating: 3.79 / 5 Views: 93,622
Published: 12/8/2005 Author: Chris Johnson
4v3 Attack vs. Defense

4v3 Attack vs. Defense

This attacking soccer drill is a great drill to focus on finishing. Since the attackers have the numerical advantage, they should learn how to exploit their advantage and finish with a shot on goal.


Age: 9+ Field: 30X30
Players: 8+ Focus: ATTACKING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 15 mins.
Goalkeeper: YES Team
Rating: 4.18 / 5 Views: 385,924
Published: 12/7/2005 Author: Chris Johnson
Attacking the End Line Crossing Game

Attacking the End Line Crossing Game

This drill focuses on attacking from the end line from the flanks and serving a ball in. This is a great crossing game to isolate the flank players and getting them to serve the ball in front of the goal.


Age: 9+ Field: 40x50
Players: 10 Focus: CROSSING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: YES Team
Rating: 4.01 / 5 Views: 191,364
Published: 12/7/2005 Author: Chris Johnson
Across-Field Warm-Up

Across-Field Warm-Up

This soccer drill is mainly focused on technical skills during warm up. This is a great drill to do at the beginning of each game.


Age: 8+ Field: 35X40
Players: 2+ Focus: WARM-UP
Difficulty: EASY Time: 10 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 3.85 / 5 Views: 248,268
Published: 11/26/2005 Author: Chris Johnson
Handling Flighted Balls

Handling Flighted Balls

This receiving soccer drill focuses on passing and receiving flighted balls during warm-up.


Age: 9+ Field: 20X20
Players: 8+ Focus: RECEIVING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 15 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 3.64 / 5 Views: 86,708
Published: 11/26/2005 Author: Chris Johnson

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