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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.

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: 2,182
Published: 2/13/2025 Author: Chris Johnson
Simple Obstacle Course

Simple Obstacle Course

This simple obstacle course is fun for young players and focuses on agility, dribbling, and scoring goals. This simple, fun obstacle course develops young players' agility, dribbling, and goal-scoring abilities. This drill sharpens dribbling technique and enhances coordination while navigating through obstacles. The focus is on building control and precision under dynamic conditions.


Age: 4-8 Field: 10x20
Players: 10+ Focus: Agility
Difficulty: Easy Time: 10 min.
Goalkeeper: No Team
Rating: 0 / 5 Views: 11,952
Published: 8/23/2024 Author: Chris Johnson
Dribbling Through Gates Competition

Dribbling Through Gates Competition

Develop players' dribbling skills by challenging them to navigate through multiple gates within a 1-minute timeframe. This drill emphasizes quick decision-making and ball control under pressure. The goal is to enhance agility and precision while maintaining speed during dribbling.


Age: 4-10 Field: 25x20
Players: 10+ Focus: Dribbling
Difficulty: Easy Time: 10 min.
Goalkeeper: No Team
Rating: 0 / 5 Views: 3,533
Published: 8/23/2024 Author: Chris Johnson
Stop and Turn Dribbling Relay Race

Stop and Turn Dribbling Relay Race

Introduce a competitive element with the Stop and Turn Soccer Dribbling Relay Race, emphasizing stopping, turning, and directional changes. This drill reinforces quick transitions and sharpens players' ability to control the ball during directional shifts. The objective is to improve precision and speed in executing turns under pressure.


Age: 4-8 Field: 10x30
Players: 10+ Focus: Dribble/Turn
Difficulty: Easy Time: 10 min.
Goalkeeper: No Team
Rating: 0 / 5 Views: 5,933
Published: 8/29/2024 Author: Chris Johnson
4v4 Scrimmage to Mini-Goals

4v4 Scrimmage to Mini-Goals

The objective of a 4v4 soccer scrimmage to mini-goals is to replicate the dynamics of a full-sided game in a smaller, more controlled environment. This format encourages players to focus on quick decision-making, positioning, and maintaining possession under pressure, as well as improving their ability to transition between attacking and defending. The mini-goals emphasize accuracy and composure in front of the goal, helping players develop finishing skills without the presence of a goalkeeper.


Age: 4+ Field: 30x20
Players: 8 Focus: Game-like
Difficulty: Medium Time: 15 min.
Goalkeeper: No Team
Rating: 0 / 5 Views: 3,683
Published: 8/30/2024 Author: Chris Johnson
Hospital Tag Soccer Game

Hospital Tag Soccer Game

Hospital Tag combines fun with skill development, reinforcing dribbling techniques in a lively, competitive setting. This drill keeps young players engaged while challenging them to maintain control of the ball under pressure. The focus is on improving dribbling accuracy and agility in a dynamic environment.


Age: 4-8 Field: 20x20
Players: 10 Focus: Dribbling
Difficulty: Easy Time: 10 min.
Goalkeeper: No Team
Rating: 0 / 5 Views: 7,845
Published: 9/2/2024 Author: Chris Johnson
Red Light, Green Light, Bumper Cars

Red Light, Green Light, Bumper Cars

Red Light, Green Light, Bumper Cars drill enhances dribbling, coordination, and agility while introducing players to controlled body contact. This exercise helps young players develop comfort with physical play and improves their ability to maintain control under pressure. The goal is to build confidence in handling body contact while refining fundamental soccer skills.


Age: 4-8 Field: 20x20
Players: 10 Focus: Dribbling
Difficulty: Easy Time: 10 min.
Goalkeeper: No Team
Rating: 0 / 5 Views: 13,083
Published: 9/2/2024 Author: Chris Johnson
Tail Tag - Fun Soccer Game

Tail Tag - Fun Soccer Game

Tail Tag is an energetic game designed to enhance agility, spatial awareness, and quick decision-making for U6 players. This drill encourages young players to stay alert and react swiftly to changing situations. The focus is on developing foundational movement skills in a fun and engaging environment.


Age: 4-8 Field: 20x20
Players: 10 Focus: Awareness
Difficulty: Easy Time: 10 min.
Goalkeeper: No Team
Rating: 0 / 5 Views: 14,713
Published: 9/2/2024 Author: Chris Johnson
3v1 Transition Rondo

3v1 Transition Rondo

The 3v1 Transition Rondo drill emphasizes quick combination passing to unbalance the defender and shift the point of attack to an adjacent grid. This exercise challenges the defender to transition rapidly between areas, enhancing their ability to react under pressure. The focus is on sharp passing and strategic movement to exploit defensive weaknesses.


Age: 9+ Field: 7x14
Players: 5 Focus: Possession
Difficulty: Medium Time: 15 min.
Goalkeeper: No Team
Rating: 0 / 5 Views: 5,260
Published: 9/2/2024 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: 2,007
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: 2,528
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: 3,492
Published: 2/13/2025 Author: Chris Johnson

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