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Top Rated Soccer Drills

Discover top-rated Soccer drills that enhance skills, teamwork, and game intelligence for youth players at all levels.

Across-Field Warm-Up

Across-Field Warm-Up

This soccer drill is mainly focused on technical skills during warm up. This is a great drill to do at the beginning of each game.


Age: 8+ Field: 35X40
Players: 2+ Focus: WARM-UP
Difficulty: EASY Time: 10 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 3.85 / 5 Views: 246,300
Published: 11/26/2005 Author: Chris Johnson
Dribbling with Speed

Dribbling with Speed

This dribbling exercise that works on speed dribbling and getting the ball under control while dribbling with speed.


Age: 8+ Field: 20X40
Players: 5+ Focus: FITNESS
Difficulty: EASY Time: 10 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 3.85 / 5 Views: 86,209
Published: 12/29/2005 Author: Chris Johnson
Soccer Pass and Move Drill

Soccer Pass and Move Drill

This soccer passing drill is a great drill to teach players movement, awareness, accuracy, timing, first touch and passing with all parts of the foot. This exercise is a good passing and moving soccer drill.


Age: 4+ Field: 20X20
Players: 6+ Focus: 1st Touch
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 3.84 / 5 Views: 241,661
Published: 10/18/2008 Author: Chris Johnson
Frogger - Youth Dribbling Drill

Frogger - Youth Dribbling Drill

This youth dribbling drill, "Frogger," is perfect for U6 and U8 soccer players, focusing on building confidence and improving dribbling skills under minimal pressure. This fun and engaging activity helps young players develop control and technique in a supportive environment.


Age: 4-8 Field: 20X30
Players: 5+ Focus: DRIBBLING
Difficulty: EASY Time: 10 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 3.84 / 5 Views: 114,162
Published: 12/29/2005 Author: Chris Johnson
1v1v1 Triangle Game

1v1v1 Triangle Game

The 1v1v1 Triangle Game soccer drill focuses on attacking in a number-down situation. This game will encourage players to dribble, take players on, shield the ball from the defensive players, and the vision to find the open goal. Defensively this drill promotes players to stay aware of their defensive shape and tackling players on the dribble.


Age: 9+ Field: 15X20
Players: 3+ Focus: 1v1
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 15 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 3.83 / 5 Views: 106,605
Published: 2/21/2007 Author: Chris Johnson
3v3 in the 18 - Attacking and Shooting Drill

3v3 in the 18 - Attacking and Shooting Drill

This soccer drill is perfect for working on attacking in the final third of the field, quick combination play near the goal, and shooting around the 18 yard line.


Age: 9+ Field: 18x44
Players: 12+ Focus: ATTACKING
Difficulty: Hard Time: 20 mins.
Goalkeeper: YES Team
Rating: 3.83 / 5 Views: 80,768
Published: 8/21/2006 Author: Chris Johnson
Simon Says - Youth Soccer Drill

Simon Says - Youth Soccer Drill

The "Simon Says Youth Soccer Drill" is a fun and engaging activity designed for U6 and U8 players, focusing on improving dribbling skills and close ball control. This drill helps young soccer players develop quick responses to instructions while also enhancing their listening skills in a dynamic and enjoyable way.


Age: 4-8 Field: 20X30
Players: 4+ Focus: DRIBBLING
Difficulty: EASY Time: 10 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 3.82 / 5 Views: 200,123
Published: 12/29/2005 Author: Chris Johnson
Pressure/Cover Tactical Defending Soccer Game

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.


Age: 9+ Field: 60X40
Players: 10 Focus: DEFENDING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 mins.
Goalkeeper: YES Team
Rating: 3.82 / 5 Views: 85,479
Published: 9/14/2006 Author: Chris Johnson
Criss-Cross Dribbling Game

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.


Age: 4-12 Field: 30X30
Players: 12+ Focus: DRIBBLING
Difficulty: EASY Time: 15 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 3.82 / 5 Views: 79,213
Published: 6/15/2006 Author: Chris Johnson
1v1 Defending the Dribble

1v1 Defending the Dribble

This 1v1 soccer defending drill will isolate the defender to focus on the first defender and defending the dribble. Modify this drill to focus on the first attacker taking on the defender.


Age: 9+ Field: 20X20
Players: 8+ Focus: DEFENDING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 3.81 / 5 Views: 261,425
Published: 8/30/2011 Author: Chris Johnson
Shooting on the Turn

Shooting on the Turn

This soccer shooting exercise will focus on shooting on the turn. Players will need to turn quickly towards the goal to get a shot on goal.


Age: 9+ Field: HALF FIELD
Players: 5+ Focus: SHOOTING
Difficulty: EASY Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: YES Team
Rating: 3.81 / 5 Views: 108,249
Published: 3/7/2011 Author: Chris Johnson
2v2 Dribbling to Beat the Defender

2v2 Dribbling to Beat the Defender

The 2v2 Dribbling to Beat the Defender soccer dribbling drill helps players recognize when to dribble, pass, or get off a shot once they beat the first defender.


Age: 9+ Field: 10X30
Players: 8+ Focus: ATTACKING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: YES Team
Rating: 3.81 / 5 Views: 173,236
Published: 3/22/2009 Author: Chris Johnson

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