EASY
Inside of the Foot Passing Warm-up
This passing warm-up drill will focus on accuracy when passing with the inside of the foot.
8+ yrs.
5+ players
15 mins.
10X20 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
EASY
Instep Shooting Drill
This soccer shooting drill focuses on the instep drive. This shooting technique is an essential method of striking a ball when shooting. The instep drive hits the shot with the foot's shoelace with the toe pointed down and the ankle locked.
4-10 yrs.
4+ players
20 mins.
25X25 yds.
GK: no
MEDIUM
Triangle Combination Passing Drill
This passing drill focuses on combination play in a small area. You can concentrate on the pace of the pass, angle of the pass, the weight of the pass, timing of the runs before and after the pass, one-two’s, and movement.
9+ yrs.
3+ players
10 mins.
10X10 yds.
GK: no
MEDIUM
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.
9+ yrs.
6+ players
20 mins.
20X20 yds.
GK: no
EASY
Catch Me If You Can
The soccer dribbling drill is a fun and competitive exercise that focuses on dribbling with speed.
4-12 yrs.
2+ players
10 mins.
10X10 yds.
GK: no
EASY
Snake in the Grass Soccer Game
This is a great soccer game for under 6 and under 8 soccer players. This soccer game is designed to work on young players coordination and body movements.
4-8 yrs.
6+ players
10 mins.
15X15 yds.
GK: no
MEDIUM
1 on 1 (1v1) Soccer Progression
This one-on-one (1v1)progression will focus on required dribbling skills, body feints, and the required burst of speed to beat a defender.
4-16 yrs.
2+ players
15 mins.
15X25 yds.
GK: no
MEDIUM
Hot-Box Passing and Receiving Drill
The hot-box passing and receiving soccer drill focuses on small group and individual passing and receiving skills.
9+ yrs.
4+ players
10 mins.
20X20 yds.
GK: no
EASY
Shooting Agility Drill
This soccer shooting drill focuses on agility and check-runs after the pass.
9+ yrs.
4+ players
15 mins.
HALF FIELD yds.
GK: yes
MEDIUM
Circle Passing Overlap Combination
The circle passing overlap combination drill will focus on passing, combination play, overlapping, playing with speed, and playing to feet. This combination drill is an excellent passing warm-up drill that can be a great start to a passing practice that incorporates overlapping.
9+ yrs.
10+ players
15 mins.
20X20 yds.
GK: no
EASY
Zig-Zag Dribbling Drill
The Zig-Zag soccer dribbling drill focuses on dribbling with speed with the inside, the outside, and the bottom of the foot.
4-12 yrs.
4+ players
15 mins.
20X20 yds.
GK: no
EASY
T-Cone Dribbling Drill
The T-Cone soccer dribbling drill is a great drill to focus on dribbling with speed, controlled touches, turns, and fitness.
7+ yrs.
2+ players
10 mins.
10X10 yds.
GK: no