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Finding the Target Player

Finding the Target Player

The Finding the Target Player possession passing drill is designed to encourage midfield and defensive players to look up the field to find the "Target Player" and play into that Target player.


Age: 12+ Field: 40X40
Players: 8+ Focus: ATTACKING
Difficulty: Hard Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 4.16 / 5 Views: 210,636
Published: 8/8/2007 Author: Chris Johnson
Dribbling at the Cone

Dribbling at the Cone

The Dribbling at the Cone youth soccer dribbling drill is a good soccer dribbling drill for young soccer players to learn to dribble without opposition. It is a fabulous drill to introduce different fakes and faints to gain an edge on the defender.


Age: 4-12 Field: 10X20
Players: 2+ Focus: DRIBBLING
Difficulty: EASY Time: 10 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 3.93 / 5 Views: 92,229
Published: 7/11/2007 Author: Chris Johnson
Dribbling to Beat a Defender

Dribbling to Beat a Defender

The Dribbling to Beat a Defender soccer dribbling drill is wonderful when teaching young players when and where to dribble, and how to beat the defenders on the dribble. This dribbling drill is best for U8-U12 Soccer Players. The emphasis is on allowing the dribbling player to unbalance the defender while approaching unchallenged.


Age: 4-12 Field: 10X20
Players: 3+ Focus: DRIBBLING
Difficulty: EASY Time: 10 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 4.14 / 5 Views: 105,000
Published: 7/11/2007 Author: Chris Johnson
Angle of Support Soccer Possession Drill

Angle of Support Soccer Possession Drill

The Angle of Support Soccer Possession Drill is a soccer passing drill for teaching young players angle of support and spacing.


Age: 5-14 Field: 10X10
Players: 4+ Focus: POSSESSION
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 15 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 4.12 / 5 Views: 387,146
Published: 6/27/2007 Author: Chris Johnson
Split the Defenders Passing Game

Split the Defenders Passing Game

The split the defenders passing game, soccer passing drill is excellent for a little more advanced player from 10 years old to 14 years and focuses on passing to split two defenders.


Age: 9+ Field: 18x18
Players: 6+ Focus: POSSESSION
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 15 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 4.16 / 5 Views: 363,981
Published: 6/18/2007 Author: Chris Johnson
Four Corners Passing Game

Four Corners Passing Game

The Four Corners Passing Game is a great soccer passing drill to focus on changing the point of the attack, and timing of runs and passes.


Age: 9+ Field: 40X40
Players: 6+ Focus: Game-like
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 4.21 / 5 Views: 815,903
Published: 5/24/2007 Author: Chris Johnson
Guard the Castle

Guard the Castle

The Guard the Castle drill is a great small-sided game that focuses on passing in numbers up situations. This soccer passing game is a fun drill the kids will love it!


Age: 4-12 Field: 12X12
Players: 4+ Focus: 2v2
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 15 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 4.01 / 5 Views: 333,357
Published: 5/8/2007 Author: Chris Johnson
Soccer Tennis

Soccer Tennis

Soccer Tennis is a great game to focus on volleys and balls out of the air. It can be played virtually anywhere, and the older kids will love it.


Age: 10+ Field: 12X24
Players: 4+ Focus: 1st Touch
Difficulty: Hard Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 3.98 / 5 Views: 136,286
Published: 4/20/2007 Author: Chris Johnson
1 on 1 (1v1) Soccer Progression

1 on 1 (1v1) Soccer Progression

This one-on-one (1v1)progression will focus on required dribbling skills, body feints, and the required burst of speed to beat a defender.


Age: 4-16 Field: 15X25
Players: 2+ Focus: 1v1
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 15 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 3.38 / 5 Views: 90,398
Published: 4/20/2007 Author: Chris Johnson
Shooters and Shaggers Soccer Shooting Game

Shooters and Shaggers Soccer Shooting Game

The Shooters and Shaggers Soccer Shooting Game is a great drill to improve shooting on target, leg strength and the instep drive when shooting with the shoelaces.


Age: 4+ Field: 20X30
Players: 4+ Focus: SHOOTING
Difficulty: EASY Time: 15 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 3.92 / 5 Views: 145,161
Published: 4/19/2007 Author: Chris Johnson
Fun Soccer Dribbling Warm-up

Fun Soccer Dribbling Warm-up

This is a fun soccer dribbling warm-up game that is an excellent ice-breaker at the beginning of the season or the beginning of a camp to get the kids warmed up with a light, fun dribbling game. These exercises might are a bit advanced for the beginner soccer player.


Age: 4-12 Field: 20X20
Players: 4+ Focus: DRIBBLING
Difficulty: EASY Time: 10 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 3.6 / 5 Views: 152,903
Published: 4/15/2007 Author: Chris Johnson
Partner Pass and Move Soccer Warm-up

Partner Pass and Move Soccer Warm-up

This soccer passing drill will help you focus and teach a young player how to pass with the correct surface on the foot, how to receive a ball and move after receiving the pass.


Age: 6-14 Field: 20X20
Players: 4+ Focus: PASSING
Difficulty: EASY Time: 10 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 3.76 / 5 Views: 83,962
Published: 4/13/2007 Author: Chris Johnson

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