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Triangle Goal Game

Triangle Goal Game

The Triangle Goal Soccer Game will focus on all aspects of the game such as passing, moving, and finishing. The players will have to work together as a team to quickly off-balance the defender and catch the goalkeeper off guard.


Age: 9+ Field: 35X35
Players: 8+ Focus: GAME-LIKE
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: YES Team
Rating: 3.96 / 5 Views: 414,247
Published: 9/19/2011 Author: Chris Johnson
Shooting Combo, 1v1 Shooting Drill

Shooting Combo, 1v1 Shooting Drill

This is a great shooting drill that focuses on making a move before shooting, making a 1-2 combination play before shooting, then taking on a defender 1v1 before shooting.


Age: 9+ Field: HALF FIELD
Players: 8+ Focus: ATTACKING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: YES Team
Rating: 3.89 / 5 Views: 160,777
Published: 9/17/2011 Author: Chris Johnson
Combination Shooting & Finishing Drill

Combination Shooting & Finishing Drill

This is a dynamic shooting and finishing soccer drill that will focus on the timing of the combination play, touching the ball with your back to the defender, and having a quick tight turn and finish with a shot on goal.


Age: 9+ Field: HALF FIELD
Players: 6+ Focus: ATTACKING
Difficulty: EASY Time: 15 mins.
Goalkeeper: YES Team
Rating: 3.71 / 5 Views: 309,871
Published: 9/16/2011 Author: Chris Johnson
1v1 Defending the Dribble with Teammate

1v1 Defending the Dribble with Teammate

The purpose of this drill is to isolate the defender to focus on the first defender and defending the dribble while working with a teammate. This teaches young soccer players to work together with your teammate to shut down the attacker.


Age: 9+ Field: HALF FIELD
Players: 8+ Focus: DEFENDING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: YES Team
Rating: 3.8 / 5 Views: 225,026
Published: 9/6/2011 Author: Chris Johnson
1v1 Dribble Attack with Shot

1v1 Dribble Attack with Shot

The purpose of this 1v1 drill is to focus on dribbling to beat a defender and finishing with a shot. This drill can also be used to focus on defensive players defending the dribble.


Age: 9+ Field: 30X30
Players: 6+ Focus: ATTACKING
Difficulty: EASY Time: 10 MINS.
Goalkeeper: YES Team
Rating: 3.93 / 5 Views: 219,146
Published: 8/31/2011 Author: Chris Johnson
1v1 Defending the Dribble

1v1 Defending the Dribble

This 1v1 soccer defending drill will isolate the defender to focus on the first defender and defending the dribble. Modify this drill to focus on the first attacker taking on the defender.


Age: 9+ Field: 20X20
Players: 8+ Focus: DEFENDING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 3.81 / 5 Views: 261,426
Published: 8/30/2011 Author: Chris Johnson
Dribbling Warm-up Drill

Dribbling Warm-up Drill

This soccer dribbling exercise is an excellent dribbling warm-up drill that will get players many touches on the ball in a short time.


Age: 4+ Field: 10X20
Players: 4+ Focus: DRIBBLING
Difficulty: EASY Time: 10 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 4.04 / 5 Views: 192,058
Published: 8/23/2011 Author: Chris Johnson
5 Pass Possession Game

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.


Age: 9+ Field: 40X30
Players: 10 Focus: POSSESSION
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 3.63 / 5 Views: 156,107
Published: 7/7/2011 Author: Chris Johnson
Combination Shooting Rotation Drill

Combination Shooting Rotation Drill

This soccer shooting and finishing drill focus on combination play and build-up before getting the shot off. It is a great shooting soccer drill to focus on burying the ball with a shot after a small combination play.


Age: 9+ Field: 30X30
Players: 10+ Focus: SHOOTING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 15 MINS.
Goalkeeper: YES Team
Rating: 3.8 / 5 Views: 114,635
Published: 7/3/2011 Author: Chris Johnson
4v2 Angle of Support

4v2 Angle of Support

This 4v2 soccer game will help perfect early support, movement without the ball, and good angle and support distance.


Age: 9+ Field: 18X36
Players: 8 Focus: POSSESSION
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 15 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 3.87 / 5 Views: 120,558
Published: 6/22/2011 Author: Chris Johnson
3v1 Early Support

3v1 Early Support

This 3v1 soccer drill focuses on supporting the player with the ball, early support, moving without the ball, proper supporting angle, and good distance of support.


Age: 9+ Field: 12X24
Players: 6 Focus: POSSESSION
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 15 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 4.03 / 5 Views: 115,005
Published: 6/19/2011 Author: Chris Johnson
Passing to Beat the Defender

Passing to Beat the Defender

This passing game focuses on passing to beat the defender. This 2v2 game works on passing, moving, and finding open space behind two defenders.


Age: 9+ Field: 25X30
Players: 8+ Focus: PASSING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 15 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 3.55 / 5 Views: 58,997
Published: 6/7/2011 Author: Chris Johnson

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