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Soccer receiving and turning drills to improve player's 1st-touch that often determine the direction of the attack.

Soccer Receiving and Turning Drills

Receiving the ball effectively is key to maintaining possession and setting up successful plays in soccer. This page offers drills to help players improve their first touch, control, and positioning under pressure.

4v2 Rondo

4v2 Rondo

The 4v2 Rondo is a great soccer possession game to work on passing, angles of support, and movement off the ball to maintain possession.


Age: 10+ Field: 10x10
Players: 6 Focus: Possession
Difficulty: Medium Time: 10 min.
Goalkeeper: No Team
Rating: 0 / 5 Views: 9,369
Published: 12/24/2023 Author: Chris Johnson
Hexagonal Rondo

Hexagonal Rondo

The Hexagonal Rondo drill focuses on quick passing and movement within a six-sided grid, emphasizing control and spatial awareness. Players work to maintain possession by creating passing angles and exploiting gaps in the defensive shape. The objective is to enhance technical precision, quick decision-making, and fluid team coordination.


Age: 10+ Field: 10x15
Players: 10 Focus: Passing
Difficulty: Medium Time: 15 min.
Goalkeeper: No Team
Rating: 0 / 5 Views: 11,007
Published: 9/11/2024 Author: Chris Johnson
3v3, 4-Goal Small-Sided Game  Funino

3v3, 4-Goal Small-Sided Game Funino

This drill encourages players to recognize attacking opportunities by creating space, making quick decisions, and choosing the best option between two goals. Defensively, players learn to cover space effectively and transition quickly.


Age: 4-14 Field: 20X30
Players: 6+ Focus: Game-like
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 0 / 5 Views: 5,090
Published: 2/13/2025 Author: Chris Johnson
4v4+3 Continuous Transition Rondo

4v4+3 Continuous Transition Rondo

This drill develops quick decision-making, first-touch passing, defensive pressing, and transition play. Players learn to maintain possession under pressure while reacting instantly to role changes when possession shifts.


Age: 13+ Field: 10X20
Players: 11+ Focus: Game-like
Difficulty: Hard Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 0 / 5 Views: 3,336
Published: 2/13/2025 Author: Chris Johnson
4v4+4 Continuous Transition Rondo

4v4+4 Continuous Transition Rondo

This drill enhances quick decision-making, possession retention, and defensive pressing. Players develop composure under pressure, transition speed, and teamwork through a continuous cycle of possession and defending.


Age: 13+ Field: 10X20
Players: 12+ Focus: Game-like
Difficulty: Hard Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 0 / 5 Views: 4,233
Published: 2/13/2025 Author: Chris Johnson
4v4+4 Corner Rondo

4v4+4 Corner Rondo

This drill enhances passing accuracy, spatial awareness, and teamwork by encouraging players to use the four corner players as outlets to maintain possession. It also develops defensive pressure and quick transitions.


Age: 12+ Field: 25X25
Players: 12+ Focus: Game-like
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 0 / 5 Views: 4,545
Published: 2/13/2025 Author: Chris Johnson
4v4+1 Corner Support Rondo

4v4+1 Corner Support Rondo

This drill improves quick passing, spatial awareness, and teamwork by encouraging players to use both central and corner support players to maintain possession. Players develop composure under pressure and transition awareness.


Age: 9+ Field: 15X15
Players: 9+ Focus: POSSESSION
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 0 / 5 Views: 5,118
Published: 2/13/2025 Author: Chris Johnson
2v2 with 4 Small Goals Funino

2v2 with 4 Small Goals Funino

This drill enhances small-group play by developing combination play, defensive communication, and finishing under pressure. Players work on quick transitions between attack and defense in a game-like setting.


Age: 6+ Field: 20X30
Players: 8+ Focus: 2V2
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 15 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 0 / 5 Views: 4,250
Published: 2/16/2025 Author: Chris Johnson
3v3 to Goals

3v3 to Goals

This drill develops players' ability to attack and defend in small spaces while encouraging quick decision-making, teamwork, and fitness through constant movement.


Age: 4+ Field: 20X30
Players: 6+ Focus: Game-like
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 0 / 5 Views: 5,802
Published: 2/16/2025 Author: Chris Johnson
Fixed Distance Passing Game

Fixed Distance Passing Game

This drill helps players develop passing accuracy, weight of pass, and first-touch control. It also reinforces teamwork and focus while progressively increasing difficulty by narrowing the passing gate.


Age: 4-10 Field: 20X30
Players: 2+ Focus: PASSING
Difficulty: EASY Time: 15 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 0 / 5 Views: 6,586
Published: 2/16/2025 Author: Chris Johnson
Y Passing Drill - Variation 1

Y Passing Drill - Variation 1

Develops players' ability to receive with an open body position, execute accurate passes, and transition quickly between roles. Encourages movement, decision-making, and proper body positioning when receiving the ball.


Age: 9+ Field: 15x20
Players: 5+ Focus: COMBINATION
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 0 / 5 Views: 9,539
Published: 2/19/2025 Author: Chris Johnson
Y Passing Drill - Variation 2

Y Passing Drill - Variation 2

Develops passing accuracy, movement off the ball, and one-two combination play. Encourages quick decision-making, communication, and proper body positioning for receiving and distributing the ball.


Age: 9+ Field: 15X20
Players: 5+ Focus: COMBINATION
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 0 / 5 Views: 4,498
Published: 3/9/2025 Author: Chris Johnson

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