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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.

Head/Catch Game

Head/Catch Game

This soccer game is more of a fun activity. When players need a break from the normal drills, need a reward from hard work, or if you just want to let the players goof around. It focuses on listening and reaction skills.


Age: 10-14 Field: 20X20
Players: 5+ Focus: HEADING
Difficulty: EASY Time: 15 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 4.09 / 5 Views: 225,713
Published: 8/6/2006 Author: Chris Johnson
Four Corners Aggressiveness and Fitness Drill

Four Corners Aggressiveness and Fitness Drill

This soccer drill focuses on aggressiveness in winning 50/50 balls and fitness. This drill will be more beneficial for players under 8 and older.


Age: 4+ Field: 20X20
Players: 8+ Focus: RECEIVING
Difficulty: EASY Time: 15 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 4.08 / 5 Views: 440,966
Published: 9/29/2006 Author: Chris Johnson
Circle Keep-Away Passing Game

Circle Keep-Away Passing Game

This keep-away game is a fun passing exercise for younger players that focuses on the passing game while playing keep away.


Age: 6-14 Field: 10X10
Players: 6+ Focus: POSSESSION
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 10 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 4.08 / 5 Views: 281,570
Published: 1/24/2011 Author: Chris Johnson
Winger Taking on Outside Fullback

Winger Taking on Outside Fullback

This dribbling game focuses on the winger players taking on the outside fullbacks in the offensive third of the field.


Age: 9+ Field: HALF FIELD
Players: 14+ Focus: ATTACKING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: YES Team
Rating: 4.08 / 5 Views: 175,810
Published: 1/31/2011 Author: Chris Johnson
Flighted Balls in the 18

Flighted Balls in the 18

This soccer drill is designed to focus on chipping, trapping and shooting inside the 18. If you need your team to feel more comfortable inside the penalty box, you have to practice there.


Age: 9+ Field: 20X40
Players: 6+ Focus: ATTACKING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: YES Team
Rating: 4.08 / 5 Views: 160,644
Published: 9/28/2006 Author: Chris Johnson
Cross - Finish Under Pressure

Cross - Finish Under Pressure

This crossing and finishing drill is excellent for focusing on crossing and finishing under pressure. It is also a great drill to improve the player's fitness level.


Age: 9+ Field: HALF FIELD
Players: 6+ Focus: CROSSING
Difficulty: EASY Time: 15 mins.
Goalkeeper: YES Team
Rating: 4.07 / 5 Views: 206,792
Published: 3/14/2011 Author: Chris Johnson
Receiving the Ball with Back to Goal

Receiving the Ball with Back to Goal

This soccer receiving drill will focus on chest, thigh, and fast traps and control. This receiving exercise teaches players to turn, shield, or play the way they face when their back is to the goal.


Age: 9+ Field: 20X30
Players: 4+ Focus: RECEIVING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 15 mins.
Goalkeeper: YES Team
Rating: 4.07 / 5 Views: 127,835
Published: 8/9/2010 Author: Chris Johnson
Goalkeeper - Down Up Drill

Goalkeeper - Down Up Drill

This goalkeeper drill focuses on helping the goalkeeper get up quickly from the ground and get set for a shot.


Age: 9+ Field: PENALTY AREA
Players: 1-2 Focus: GOALKEEPER
Difficulty: EASY Time: 10 mins.
Goalkeeper: YES INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 4.07 / 5 Views: 120,821
Published: 5/16/2009 Author: Chris Johnson
2v2 Challenge

2v2 Challenge

This 2v2 soccer drill focuses on putting players in 2 vs. 2 situations while attacking the goal. The dynamics of the games works on transitioning, and fitness demands on the players can be intense at times.


Age: 9+ Field: 25X30
Players: 8+ Focus: ATTACKING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 mins.
Goalkeeper: YES Team
Rating: 4.06 / 5 Views: 167,321
Published: 5/2/2006 Author: Chris Johnson
Accuracy Passing Under Pressure

Accuracy Passing Under Pressure

This drill focuses on accurately passing under pressure, agility, and fitness.


Age: 9+ Field: 20X20
Players: 6 Focus: FITNESS
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 10 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 4.06 / 5 Views: 213,452
Published: 11/24/2005 Author: Chris Johnson
HItters and Dodgers

HItters and Dodgers

The hitters and dodgers soccer drill is a great warm-up and exercise for younger players under 5 through under 9. This soccer drill is excellent for teaching players to dribble and then getting their heads up to make a pass. This soccer drill is so much fun, and the younger players love this game.


Age: 4-10 Field: 15X15
Players: 4+ Focus: PASSING
Difficulty: EASY Time: 10 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 4.06 / 5 Views: 262,334
Published: 1/20/2007 Author: Chris Johnson
1v1 Transition Drill

1v1 Transition Drill

This dynamic game will allow you to focus on the transition from offense to defense. This soccer transitional drill is designed to be played at a quick pace. 


Age: 9+ Field: 15X20
Players: 6+ Focus: 1v1
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 4.06 / 5 Views: 138,177
Published: 11/16/2006 Author: Chris Johnson

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