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1v1 Three Grid Gauntlet Attacking Drill

1v1 Three Grid Gauntlet Attacking Drill

The 1v1 three grid attacking drill focuses on dribbling to beat multiple defenders.


Age: 9+ Field: 10X40
Players: 6+ Focus: 1V1
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 3.75 / 5 Views: 28,885
Published: 2/13/2021 Author: Chris Johnson
One-Touch Diamond Passing Combination

One-Touch Diamond Passing Combination

The One-Touch Diamond Passing Combination drill focuses on a number of quick one-touch combination passes and movement off the ball.


Age: 9+ Field: 30X30
Players: 6+ Focus: PASSING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 4 / 5 Views: 28,581
Published: 1/19/2021 Author: Chris Johnson
Six-Cone Passing Drill

Six-Cone Passing Drill

The six-cone passing drill focuses on passing, awareness, and movement after the pass. This is a great warmup or to focus on passing technique and movement after the pass.


Age: 9+ Field: 15X25
Players: 5+ Focus: PASSING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 15 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 5 / 5 Views: 27,477
Published: 12/24/2023 Author: Chris Johnson
2v2 Battle - Attacking and Defending Drill

2v2 Battle - Attacking and Defending Drill

This 2v2 soccer attacking and defending drill focuses on the attacker's decision to dribble, pass, or shoot. From the defensive side, they must quickly close down the attackers and deny space.


Age: 9+ Field: 30X40
Players: 8+ Focus: ATTACKING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 2.6 / 5 Views: 26,963
Published: 1/19/2021 Author: Chris Johnson
Shark Attack Soccer Drill

Shark Attack Soccer Drill

The Shark Attack drill is excellent for developing dribbling skills in a fun and engaging environment, encouraging young players to think and move quickly while maintaining control of the ball. This drill will help improve dribbling skills under pressure and to develop spatial awareness and agility.


Age: 4-8 Field: 15x25
Players: 2+ Focus: Dribbling
Difficulty: Easy Time: 10 min.
Goalkeeper: No Team
Rating: 2 / 5 Views: 26,890
Published: 12/29/2023 Author: Chris Johnson
2v2 + 1 to Two Goals

2v2 + 1 to Two Goals

This is a 2v2 + 1 attacking soccer game is played to two goals with a free attacker on the end line between the two goals. This game focuses on playing the ball forward to your target player before going to goal.


Age: 9+ Field: 25X40
Players: 8+ Focus: GAME-LIKE
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 3.67 / 5 Views: 24,688
Published: 1/9/2023 Author: Chris Johnson
1v1 Attacking and Reaction Drill

1v1 Attacking and Reaction Drill

This 1v1 soccer attacking drill focuses on the attacker making quick faints, a change of direction, and a burst of speed while causing the defender to react quickly to the attacker's movements.


Age: 9+ Field: 30X40
Players: 4+ Focus: ATTACKING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 5 / 5 Views: 22,917
Published: 1/18/2021 Author: Chris Johnson
4-Goal Game

4-Goal Game

The 4-Goal Game drill simulates match conditions, encouraging players to switch the point of attack while maintaining team shape. This drill focuses on quick ball circulation to retain possession and balance the field to prevent counterattacks. The objective is to develop players' spatial awareness, movement, and strategic positioning under game-like pressure.


Age: 9+ Field: 25x35
Players: 4-16 Focus: Possession
Difficulty: Medium Time: 20 min.
Goalkeeper: No Team
Rating: 5 / 5 Views: 22,607
Published: 9/9/2024 Author: Chris Johnson
Combination Play Through the Central Midfielders

Combination Play Through the Central Midfielders

This soccer passing and combination drill focus on passing combination play through the central midfielder players.


Age: 9+ Field: 20X30
Players: 8+ Focus: PASSING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 15 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 0 / 5 Views: 22,151
Published: 1/23/2021 Author: Chris Johnson
Goalkeeper Footwork Exercise; Scooping Ground Balls

Goalkeeper Footwork Exercise; Scooping Ground Balls

This goalkeeper footwork exercise is a great warm-up or training drill to focus on goalkeeper footwork and scooping ground balls.


Age: 9+ Field: 10X10
Players: 1+ Focus: GOALKEEPER
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 10 MINS.
Goalkeeper: YES INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 5 / 5 Views: 21,685
Published: 1/18/2021 Author: Chris Johnson
One-Touch Passing Combination with a Dribble; Series 2

One-Touch Passing Combination with a Dribble; Series 2

This is the second series to a fast-paced one-touch passing combination warmup drill with a light dribble at the end.


Age: 9+ Field: 20X20
Players: 6+ Focus: PASSING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 3.5 / 5 Views: 20,751
Published: 1/7/2023 Author: Chris Johnson
1v1 Reaction Gate Challenge

1v1 Reaction Gate Challenge

This drill enhances 1v1 attacking and defending skills by training quick decision-making, reaction speed, and close ball control. Attackers learn to use deception, while defenders focus on anticipation and body positioning.


Age: 4+ Field: 10X10
Players: 6+ Focus: ATTACKING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 5 / 5 Views: 20,486
Published: 2/13/2025 Author: Colton Roundtree

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