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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.

Inside of the Foot Passing Warm-up

Inside of the Foot Passing Warm-up

This passing warm-up drill will focus on accuracy when passing with the inside of the foot. 


Age: 8+ Field: 10X20
Players: 5+ Focus: PASSING
Difficulty: EASY Time: 15 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 3.6 / 5 Views: 149,218
Published: 8/21/2017 Author: Chris Johnson
Passing to Beat the Defender

Passing to Beat the Defender

This passing game focuses on passing to beat the defender. This 2v2 game works on passing, moving, and finding open space behind two defenders.


Age: 9+ Field: 25X30
Players: 8+ Focus: PASSING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 15 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 3.55 / 5 Views: 58,996
Published: 6/7/2011 Author: Chris Johnson
Instep Shooting Drill

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.


Age: 4-10 Field: 25X25
Players: 4+ Focus: SHOOTING
Difficulty: EASY Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 3.54 / 5 Views: 100,643
Published: 9/30/2006 Author: Chris Johnson
Triangle Combination Passing Drill

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.


Age: 9+ Field: 10X10
Players: 3+ Focus: PASSING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 10 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 3.52 / 5 Views: 211,849
Published: 4/17/2013 Author: Chris Johnson
The Soccer Gauntlet

The Soccer Gauntlet

The primary focus of THE SOCCER GAUNTLET is centered around proper dribbling technique in traffic which requires vision and awareness.


Age: 4-10 Field: 15X20
Players: 5+ Focus: DRIBBLING
Difficulty: EASY Time: 15 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 3.51 / 5 Views: 127,424
Published: 3/8/2007 Author: Chris Johnson
One-Touch Passing Combination with a Dribble; Series 2

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.


Age: 9+ Field: 20X20
Players: 6+ Focus: PASSING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 3.5 / 5 Views: 20,670
Published: 1/7/2023 Author: Chris Johnson
Catch Me If You Can

Catch Me If You Can

The soccer dribbling drill is a fun and competitive exercise that focuses on dribbling with speed.


Age: 4-12 Field: 10X10
Players: 2+ Focus: DRIBBLING
Difficulty: EASY Time: 10 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 3.47 / 5 Views: 215,467
Published: 7/8/2018 Author: Chris Johnson
2v1 ATTACKING RONDO

2v1 ATTACKING RONDO

This drill focuses on attacking in a number’s up situation and opening up and finding the attacker in a 1v1 situation. This drill puts much emphasis on good passing, receiving and general possession.


Age: 9+ Field: 20X20
Players: 5+ Focus: POSSESSION
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 10 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 3.45 / 5 Views: 69,099
Published: 12/10/2005 Author: Chris Johnson
Snake in the Grass Soccer Game

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.


Age: 4-8 Field: 15X15
Players: 6+ Focus: DRIBBLING
Difficulty: EASY Time: 10 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 3.38 / 5 Views: 169,628
Published: 11/26/2008 Author: Chris Johnson
1 on 1 (1v1) Soccer Progression

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.


Age: 4-16 Field: 15X25
Players: 2+ Focus: 1v1
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 15 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 3.38 / 5 Views: 90,398
Published: 4/20/2007 Author: Chris Johnson
6 vs 4 Team Training Numbers

6 vs 4 Team Training Numbers

This 6 vs 4 team training drill focuses on team movement, communication, and passing. This is a great session to end on after an intense passing practice.


Age: 9+ Field: HALF FIELD
Players: 12+ Focus: Game-like
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: YES Team
Rating: 3.38 / 5 Views: 132,363
Published: 8/14/2017 Author: Chris Johnson
Monster Turns

Monster Turns

This fun youth soccer drill focuses on the U6 and U8 players dribbling skills. The added pressure allows the players to turn away from pressure while remaining in control of the ball.


Age: 4-8 Field: 20X25
Players: 5+ Focus: DRIBBLING
Difficulty: EASY Time: 10 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 3.36 / 5 Views: 78,858
Published: 1/9/2006 Author: Chris Johnson

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