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Passing and Receiving Warm-up MEDIUM

Passing and Receiving Warm-up

This soccer warm-up drill focuses on passing and receiving and can be used for players 9 years and older. It's a good drill that can be tweaked to focus on any types of passing or receiving skills.

9+ yrs. 8+ players 20 mins. 20X20 yds. GK: no
4 91,340 Chris Johnson
Pressure/Cover Tactical Defending Soccer Game MEDIUM

Pressure/Cover Tactical Defending Soccer Game

This soccer drill is designed to help players identify the roles of the first defender (the closest player to the ball) and the second defender (the supporting player providing cover). It focuses on teaching players how to effectively pressure the ball handler while maintaining proper positioning for defensive support.

9+ yrs. 10 players 20 mins. 60X40 yds. GK: yes
3.82 88,544 Chris Johnson
Head/Catch Game EASY

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.

10-14 yrs. 5+ players 15 mins. 20X20 yds. GK: no
4.09 230,048 Chris Johnson
Pirates of the Pugg EASY

Pirates of the Pugg

This soccer dribbling drill is a great soccer drill using a Pugg Goal that can be tweaked to focus on many aspects of the game. For younger players ages 8-11, the primary focus should be on proper dribbling technique in traffic which requires vision and awareness. The coach can also focus on the transition from offense to defense if the ball is lost, or recovering from a tackle and finding safety. Defensively, this allows defenders to steal the ball from attackers and play to a particular goal or target.

8-12 yrs. 8+ players 15 mins. 30X30 yds. GK: no
4.25 753,120 John Bychok
1v1 Competition EASY

1v1 Competition

This drill is great to focus on 1v1 play. It is flexible and can be used to work on the offensive side or the defensive side. On the offensive side you can get attackers to attack the defenders with speed, quick change of pace with an explosive touch to get away, getting behind the defensive players and shooting at half chances. On the defensive side, you can focus on closing down quickly, forcing the attacker to the side and closing down the attack.

9+ yrs. 5+ players 20 mins. 18x25 yds. GK: yes
1v1 Tunnel of Death MEDIUM

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.

9-16 yrs. 5+ players 20 mins. 35X15 yds. GK: no
3.68 111,471 Chris Johnson
Criss-Cross Dribbling Game EASY

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.

4-12 yrs. 12+ players 15 mins. 30X30 yds. GK: no
3.57 81,664 Chris Johnson
Knock Out EASY

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.

4-12 yrs. 6+ players 15 mins. 20X20 yds. GK: no
3.89 124,436 Chris Johnson
4v4 Playing Wide Out of the Back MEDIUM

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.

9+ yrs. 8 players 20 mins. 40X25 yds. GK: no