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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.

Jam-Packed Soccer Dribbling Drill

Jam-Packed Soccer Dribbling Drill

The Jam-Packed Soccer Dribbling Drill will give players confidence while dribbling through congested areas on the soccer field.


Age: 8-14 Field: 20X20
Players: 5+ Focus: DRIBBLING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 15 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 4.02 / 5 Views: 242,201
Published: 2/2/2008 Author: Chris Johnson
Traffic Jam Dribbling Game

Traffic Jam Dribbling Game

This game is just out right fun! The kids will have a blast playing this game. This drill is ideal for kids who know how to dribble but just need to learn to get their heads up and dribble under the pressures of mere congestion.


Age: 4-12 Field: 30X30
Players: 8+ Focus: DRIBBLING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 15 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 4.02 / 5 Views: 197,446
Published: 4/6/2007 Author: Chris Johnson
The Passing Name Game Warm-up

The Passing Name Game Warm-up

The objective of this soccer drill is to help young players improve the speed of play by thinking a step-ahead of the play.


Age: 4-12 Field: 20X20
Players: 6+ Focus: PASSING
Difficulty: EASY Time: 15 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 4.02 / 5 Views: 133,788
Published: 2/25/2009 Author: Chris Johnson
Goalkeeper - Arc Drill 1

Goalkeeper - Arc Drill 1

This soccer goalkeeper drill focuses on the keeper's proper footwork, stance, and movement along the goalkeeper arc.


Age: 9+ Field: PENALTY AREA
Players: 1-2 Focus: GOALKEEPER
Difficulty: EASY Time: 10 mins.
Goalkeeper: YES INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 4.02 / 5 Views: 129,161
Published: 5/31/2009 Author: Chris Johnson
Guard the Castle

Guard the Castle

The Guard the Castle drill is a great small-sided game that focuses on passing in numbers up situations. This soccer passing game is a fun drill the kids will love it!


Age: 4-12 Field: 12X12
Players: 4+ Focus: 2v2
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 15 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 4.01 / 5 Views: 333,349
Published: 5/8/2007 Author: Chris Johnson
3v2 Flying Changes

3v2 Flying Changes

This drill is designed to focus on all aspects of the game in a 3v2 situation. Mainly runs of attackers, angle of support, passing vs. shooting decisions, defensive shape, and recovery runs, along with working on mental attentiveness.


Age: 10+ Field: 35X40
Players: 12+ Focus: Game-like
Difficulty: Hard Time: 20 mins.
Goalkeeper: YES Team
Rating: 4.01 / 5 Views: 189,059
Published: 10/20/2005 Author: Chris Johnson
Attacking the End Line Crossing Game

Attacking the End Line Crossing Game

This drill focuses on attacking from the end line from the flanks and serving a ball in. This is a great crossing game to isolate the flank players and getting them to serve the ball in front of the goal.


Age: 9+ Field: 40x50
Players: 10 Focus: CROSSING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: YES Team
Rating: 4.01 / 5 Views: 189,008
Published: 12/7/2005 Author: Chris Johnson
4v4 + Target Players with 2 Goals

4v4 + Target Players with 2 Goals

The 4v4 + Target Players to 2 Goals is a great 4v4 soccer game that teaches players to play into their target player. This game adds a more realistic twist to the typical 4-on-4 soccer game.


Age: 9+ Field: 30X40
Players: 10 Focus: Game-like
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 4 / 5 Views: 164,873
Published: 4/3/2010 Author: Chris Johnson
Soccer Control and Trapping Small Sided Game

Soccer Control and Trapping Small Sided Game

This control and trapping game is a great exercise that focuses on controlling balls out of the air. Players throw the balls into their teammates, making it easier to focus on controlling balls out of the air and deciding where to direct your touches.


Age: 9+ Field: 40X60
Players: 10 Focus: RECEIVING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: YES Team
Rating: 4 / 5 Views: 194,515
Published: 8/16/2010 Author: Chris Johnson
Crossing/Finishing Drill

Crossing/Finishing Drill

This crossing and finishing drill focuses on attacking within the 18 yard box. This soccer drill mainly focuses on crossing, shooting, and heading.


Age: 9+ Field: HALF FIELD
Players: 10+ Focus: ATTACKING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 15 mins.
Goalkeeper: YES Team
Rating: 4 / 5 Views: 116,816
Published: 12/10/2005 Author: Chris Johnson
Trapping and Control with No Opposition

Trapping and Control with No Opposition

This soccer skills drill aims to practice trapping and control with the foot, chest, and thigh.


Age: 6+ Field: 10X20
Players: 2+ Focus: PASSING
Difficulty: EASY Time: 15 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 4 / 5 Views: 116,215
Published: 7/7/2010 Author: Chris Johnson
Passing and Receiving Warm-up

Passing and Receiving Warm-up

This soccer warm-up drill focuses on passing and receiving and can be used for players 9 years and older. It's a good drill that can be tweaked to focus on any types of passing or receiving skills.


Age: 9+ Field: 20X20
Players: 8+ Focus: PASSING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 4 / 5 Views: 88,143
Published: 9/24/2006 Author: Chris Johnson

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