EASY
Soccer Tic-Tac-Toe Warm-up
Soccer Tic-Tac-Toe is a fun warmup drill that focuses on making good decisions while under pressure.
9+ yrs.
6+ players
10 mins.
20X20 yds.
GK: no
Soccer Warm up Drills
For soccer warm up drills, warm up drills for kids and youth soccer warm ups, check out our age and topic specific drills for kids of all ages.
Soccer warm-up drills are necessary to introduce a skill, technique, or tactic while allowing the player to loosen up and get ready for practice. These drills are often best at the beginning of training; however, depending on the skill level of the team can be the main drills on your topic.
Warm-Up Drills
EASY
MEDIUM
One-Touch Passing Combination with a Dribble; Series 1
This is the first series to a great one-touch passing combination warmup drill with a light dribble. This is a passing pattern drill that focuses on one-touch passing, receiving, movement off the ball with touches on the ball.
9+ yrs.
6+ players
20 mins.
20X20 yds.
GK: no
MEDIUM
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.
9+ yrs.
5+ players
15 mins.
15X25 yds.
GK: no
EASY
Four-Cone Passing Drill
This four-cone passing drill focuses on soccer passing technique and movement after the pass. This is a great passing warm-up drill or a good start to a passing session.
9+ yrs.
3 players
10 mins.
12X12 yds.
GK: no
Medium
Dribbling and Passing Warm-up Drill
This dribbling and passing drill is a great start to a dribbling or passing training session and will quickly get the blood pumping and players legs warm.
10+ yrs.
2+ players
10 min.
20x30 yds.
GK: no
MEDIUM
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.
4+ yrs.
6+ players
20 mins.
10X10 yds.
GK: no
MEDIUM
The Cristiano Ronaldo Speed Test
The Cristiano Ronaldo Speed Test is an individual assessment of ones ability to dribble the ball at pace while maintaining control.
9+ yrs.
1+ players
10 mins.
30X40 yds.
GK: no
EASY
1v1 Diamond Shooting Drill
This 1v1 drill focuses on a passing combination with movement off the ball and finishes with a one vs. one to goal. If players miss they become the keeper and the game continues. Players love the fun, competitive twist of being able to make a player become a goalkeeper.
9+ yrs.
6+ players
15 mins.
PENALTY AREA yds.
GK: yes
MEDIUM
Passing Warm-up Drill
This is a passing warm-up drill that is a great start to every practice and before a game. Players will get a lot of touches on the ball and can focus on receiving and passing while getting in a good warm-up.
7+ yrs.
4+ players
15 mins.
20X30 yds.
GK: no
MEDIUM
Rondo Soccer Drill
This rondo soccer drill is the rondo at its simplest. This rondo game is great as a warm-up drill to a game, or a drill for your practice session.
9+ yrs.
6+ players
15 mins.
12X12 yds.
GK: no
EASY
The Flag Game - Dribbling in Tight Spaces
This soccer drill is designed to focus on young soccer players learning to dribble in tight spaces. This dribbling drill will help young players keep their eyes up and to become aware of their surroundings. This soccer drill also helps players keep close possession while dribbling.
4-8 yrs.
6+ players
10 mins.
10X25 yds.
GK: no
MEDIUM
3v3 Plus 3
This drill focuses on keeping possession. Passing, receiving, movement, and angle of support can be singled out. Causes players to look up and be aware of the surrounding players.
9+ yrs.
9 players
15 mins.
20X20 yds.
GK: no