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Fun Soccer Drills | Engaging Drills for All Skill Levels

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Fun Soccer Drills | Engaging Drills for All Skill Levels

Keeping soccer fun is essential for player engagement and development at all levels. This page offers a collection of exciting drills designed to build skills while keeping players motivated and enjoying the game.

1v1 to Goal

1v1 to Goal

The 1v1 Soccer Drill to Goal is a great soccer drill to improve goal scoring opportunities. This drill focuses on beating the last defender, staying in control of the ball and finishing with a good shot on goal.


Age: 9+ Field: 25X30
Players: 4+ Focus: 1v1
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: YES INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 4.16 / 5 Views: 172,936
Published: 7/13/2008 Author: Chris Johnson
Extreme Tag Soccer Game

Extreme Tag Soccer Game

The Extreme Tag soccer game is a fun soccer drill that focuses on young soccer players dribbling skills and aids in player awareness. It is a great drill that causes players to change directions quickly to find space to avoid being tagged. 


Age: 4-8 Field: 20X20
Players: 4+ Focus: DRIBBLING
Difficulty: EASY Time: 10 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 4.14 / 5 Views: 152,980
Published: 1/10/2008 Author: Chris Johnson
World Cup Soccer Drill

World Cup Soccer Drill

The World Cup Soccer Drill is a great shooting game for kids of all ages. The World Cup Soccer game is a great drill to work on game-like situations while numbers down.


Age: 6+ Field: PENALTY AREA
Players: 10+ Focus: ATTACKING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: YES Team
Rating: 4.11 / 5 Views: 440,674
Published: 6/16/2010 Author: Chris Johnson
Soccer Ball Smash

Soccer Ball Smash

The Soccer Ball Smash soccer passing drill will focus on the player who is just learning to pass, as this drill will focus on passing accuracy.


Age: 4-8 Field: HALF FIELD
Players: 4+ Focus: PASSING
Difficulty: EASY Time: 10 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 4.11 / 5 Views: 159,296
Published: 1/10/2008 Author: Chris Johnson
The Numbers Game

The Numbers Game

The Numbers Game soccer drill focuses on the 1v1 situational play for younger players. This  1v1 drill works on all dynamics of this game such as dribbling, shooting, shielding, turning and beating an opponent.


Age: 4-14 Field: 15X20
Players: 8+ Focus: Game-like
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 4.1 / 5 Views: 626,564
Published: 1/10/2006 Author: Chris Johnson
Combination Play; Improving 1-2 Combinations Part II

Combination Play; Improving 1-2 Combinations Part II

This soccer passing drill focuses on improving 1-2 combination play. This passing combination drill encourages good movement off the ball.


Age: 9+ Field: 20X25
Players: 5+ Focus: PASSING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 4.09 / 5 Views: 160,506
Published: 10/10/2006 Author: Chris Johnson
Head/Catch Game

Head/Catch Game

This soccer game is more of a fun activity. When players need a break from the normal drills, need a reward from hard work, or if you just want to let the players goof around. It focuses on listening and reaction skills.


Age: 10-14 Field: 20X20
Players: 5+ Focus: HEADING
Difficulty: EASY Time: 15 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 4.09 / 5 Views: 225,962
Published: 8/6/2006 Author: Chris Johnson
Circle Keep-Away Passing Game

Circle Keep-Away Passing Game

This keep-away game is a fun passing exercise for younger players that focuses on the passing game while playing keep away.


Age: 6-14 Field: 10X10
Players: 6+ Focus: POSSESSION
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 10 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 4.08 / 5 Views: 281,928
Published: 1/24/2011 Author: Chris Johnson
HItters and Dodgers

HItters and Dodgers

The hitters and dodgers soccer drill is a great warm-up and exercise for younger players under 5 through under 9. This soccer drill is excellent for teaching players to dribble and then getting their heads up to make a pass. This soccer drill is so much fun, and the younger players love this game.


Age: 4-10 Field: 15X15
Players: 4+ Focus: PASSING
Difficulty: EASY Time: 10 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 4.06 / 5 Views: 262,581
Published: 1/20/2007 Author: Chris Johnson
1v1 Transition Drill

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. 


Age: 9+ Field: 15X20
Players: 6+ Focus: 1v1
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 4.06 / 5 Views: 138,331
Published: 11/16/2006 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: 223,505
Published: 12/27/2005 Author: Chris Johnson
Down and Back Dribbling Game

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.


Age: 4-10 Field: 20X20
Players: 6+ Focus: DRIBBLING
Difficulty: EASY Time: 10 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 4.04 / 5 Views: 249,841
Published: 1/16/2007 Author: Chris Johnson

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