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1v1 Tunnel of Death

1v1 Tunnel of Death

This drill can be used to focus on either attacking or defending. It teaches players to take advantage of an off balanced defender by attacking with speed or could be used to focus on good defensive posture and transition.


Age: 9-16 Field: 35X15
Players: 5+ Focus: ATTACKING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 3.68 / 5 Views: 108,809
Published: 7/4/2006 Author: Chris Johnson
Criss-Cross Dribbling Game

Criss-Cross Dribbling Game

The Criss-Cross dribbling drill focuses on the younger player. This dribbling drill assists players play with speed while keeping their heads up. Be warned, this drill can be dangerous for players who have a tendency of dribbling with their head down.


Age: 4-12 Field: 30X30
Players: 12+ Focus: DRIBBLING
Difficulty: EASY Time: 15 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 3.82 / 5 Views: 79,214
Published: 6/15/2006 Author: Chris Johnson
Knock Out

Knock Out

This drill is a great warm-up drill for dribbling sessions as it focuses on dribbling and ball control, keeping the head up, change of direction and change of pace.


Age: 4-12 Field: 20X20
Players: 6+ Focus: DRIBBLING
Difficulty: EASY Time: 15 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 3.89 / 5 Views: 119,230
Published: 5/27/2006 Author: Chris Johnson
2v2 Challenge

2v2 Challenge

This 2v2 soccer drill focuses on putting players in 2 vs. 2 situations while attacking the goal. The dynamics of the games works on transitioning, and fitness demands on the players can be intense at times.


Age: 9+ Field: 25X30
Players: 8+ Focus: ATTACKING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 mins.
Goalkeeper: YES Team
Rating: 4.06 / 5 Views: 167,321
Published: 5/2/2006 Author: Chris Johnson
4v4 Playing Wide Out of the Back

4v4 Playing Wide Out of the Back

This drill is designed to get players to play balls wide when playing from the back, the defensive third of the field. Players recognize that they find more time and space on the outsides of the field and they are relieving the center of the pitch from dangerous play.


Age: 9+ Field: 40X25
Players: 8 Focus: Game-like
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 4.04 / 5 Views: 196,296
Published: 3/2/2006 Author: Chris Johnson
Sharks and Minnows Soccer Drill

Sharks and Minnows Soccer Drill

This soccer drill is designed for U6 and U8 players, emphasizing their ability to dribble effectively under pressure. It also teaches young players how to shield the ball by positioning their body between the ball and the defender, building essential dribbling and ball-protection skills.


Age: 4-8 Field: 20X25
Players: 5+ Focus: DRIBBLING
Difficulty: EASY Time: 10 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 4.19 / 5 Views: 593,184
Published: 1/10/2006 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: 625,905
Published: 1/10/2006 Author: Chris Johnson
1v1 or 2v2 - Get Outta Here

1v1 or 2v2 - Get Outta Here

This drill is a very fast paced 1v1 or 2v2 soccer game that focuses on aspects of the small sided game such as dribbling, passing, and scoring.


Age: 9+ Field: 15X25
Players: 8+ Focus: Game-like
Difficulty: Hard Time: 20 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 4.2 / 5 Views: 175,057
Published: 1/10/2006 Author: Chris Johnson
Monster Turns

Monster Turns

This fun youth soccer drill focuses on the U6 and U8 players dribbling skills. The added pressure allows the players to turn away from pressure while remaining in control of the ball.


Age: 4-8 Field: 20X25
Players: 5+ Focus: DRIBBLING
Difficulty: EASY Time: 10 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 3.36 / 5 Views: 78,858
Published: 1/9/2006 Author: Chris Johnson
The Greeting Game

The Greeting Game

This soccer drill is specifically designed for younger players (U-6 and U-8). This drill will get the players moving, greeting each other, and a building block to introduce dribbling. Good for Camp activities for the younger players.


Age: 4-8 Field: 15X20
Players: 5+ Focus: DRIBBLING
Difficulty: EASY Time: 10 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 3.94 / 5 Views: 165,255
Published: 12/29/2005 Author: Chris Johnson
4V4 With 5 Goals Inside The 18

4V4 With 5 Goals Inside The 18

This 4v4 finishing drill is one of my favorite soccer finishing drills as it works on every aspect of finishing inside the 18-yard box. This drill focuses on soccer finishing skills such as chipping, crossing, heading, finishing and composure in the 18.


Age: 9+ Field: 20x40
Players: 9+ Focus: ATTACKING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 mins.
Goalkeeper: YES Team
Rating: 4.02 / 5 Views: 232,137
Published: 12/29/2005 Author: Chris Johnson
Dribbling with Speed

Dribbling with Speed

This dribbling exercise that works on speed dribbling and getting the ball under control while dribbling with speed.


Age: 8+ Field: 20X40
Players: 5+ Focus: FITNESS
Difficulty: EASY Time: 10 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 3.85 / 5 Views: 86,215
Published: 12/29/2005 Author: Chris Johnson

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