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Fun Soccer Drills | Engaging Drills for All Skill Levels

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Fun Soccer Drills | Engaging Drills for All Skill Levels

Keeping soccer fun is essential for player engagement and development at all levels. This page offers a collection of exciting drills designed to build skills while keeping players motivated and enjoying the game.

1v1 Speed and Reaction Game

1v1 Speed and Reaction Game

This 1v1 Speed and Reaction Game is a fun addition to any practice that focuses on quick reaction and speed, ending with a 1v1 to small goals.


Age: 7+ Field: 15X25
Players: 4+ Focus: Game-like
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 15 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 5 / 5 Views: 104,297
Published: 10/11/2021 Author: Chris Johnson
Soccer Tic-Tac-Toe Warm-up

Soccer Tic-Tac-Toe Warm-up

Soccer Tic-Tac-Toe is a fun warmup drill that focuses on making good decisions while under pressure.


Age: 9+ Field: 20X20
Players: 6+ Focus: FUN
Difficulty: EASY Time: 10 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 5 / 5 Views: 143,023
Published: 4/17/2021 Author: Chris Johnson
7v7 Scrimmage

7v7 Scrimmage

A 7v7 scrimmage is a great way to end most of your training sessions. The 7 vs 7 allows players to focus on team tactics in realistic training situations and respond to problems presented in the full-sided game. 


Age: 9+ Field: 40x60
Players: 14 Focus: Game-like
Difficulty: Medium Time: 20-30 mins.
Goalkeeper: Yes Team
Rating: 4.67 / 5 Views: 167,137
Published: 8/7/2017 Author: Chris Johnson
1v1 Diamond Shooting Drill

1v1 Diamond Shooting Drill

This 1v1 drill focuses on a passing combination with movement off the ball and finishes with a one vs. one to goal. If players miss they become the keeper and the game continues. Players love the fun, competitive twist of being able to make a player become a goalkeeper.


Age: 9+ Field: PENALTY AREA
Players: 6+ Focus: SHOOTING
Difficulty: EASY Time: 15 MINS.
Goalkeeper: YES Team
Rating: 4.29 / 5 Views: 507,173
Published: 2/20/2017 Author: Chris Johnson
Pirates of the Pugg

Pirates of the Pugg

This soccer dribbling drill is a great soccer drill using a Pugg Goal that can be tweaked to focus on many aspects of the game. For younger players ages 8-11, the primary focus should be on proper dribbling technique in traffic which requires vision and awareness. The coach can also focus on the transition from offense to defense if the ball is lost, or recovering from a tackle and finding safety. Defensively, this allows defenders to steal the ball from attackers and play to a particular goal or target.


Age: 8-12 Field: 30X30
Players: 8+ Focus: ATTACKING
Difficulty: EASY Time: 15 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 4.25 / 5 Views: 735,259
Published: 7/24/2006 Author: John Bychok
Rondo Soccer Drill

Rondo Soccer Drill

This rondo soccer drill is the rondo at its simplest. This rondo game is great as a warm-up drill to a game, or a drill for your practice session.


Age: 9+ Field: 12X12
Players: 6+ Focus: POSSESSION
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 15 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 4.25 / 5 Views: 68,937
Published: 1/24/2021 Author: Chris Johnson
The Flag Game - Dribbling in Tight Spaces

The Flag Game - Dribbling in Tight Spaces

This soccer drill is designed to focus on young soccer players learning to dribble in tight spaces. This dribbling drill will help young players keep their eyes up and to become aware of their surroundings. This soccer drill also helps players keep close possession while dribbling.


Age: 4-8 Field: 10X25
Players: 6+ Focus: DRIBBLING
Difficulty: EASY Time: 10 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 4.23 / 5 Views: 207,814
Published: 2/20/2008 Author: Chris Johnson
1v1 Competition

1v1 Competition

This drill is great to focus on 1v1 play. It is flexible and can be used to work on the offensive side or the defensive side. On the offensive side you can get attackers to attack the defenders with speed, quick change of pace with an explosive touch to get away, getting behind the defensive players and shooting at half chances. On the defensive side, you can focus on closing down quickly, forcing the attacker to the side and closing down the attack.


Age: 9+ Field: 18x25
Players: 5+ Focus: ATTACKING
Difficulty: EASY Time: 20 mins.
Goalkeeper: YES INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 4.2 / 5 Views: 348,079
Published: 7/6/2006 Author: Chris Johnson
1v1 or 2v2 - Get Outta Here

1v1 or 2v2 - Get Outta Here

This drill is a very fast paced 1v1 or 2v2 soccer game that focuses on aspects of the small sided game such as dribbling, passing, and scoring.


Age: 9+ Field: 15X25
Players: 8+ Focus: Game-like
Difficulty: Hard Time: 20 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 4.2 / 5 Views: 175,298
Published: 1/10/2006 Author: Chris Johnson
Sharks and Minnows Soccer Drill

Sharks and Minnows Soccer Drill

This soccer drill is designed for U6 and U8 players, emphasizing their ability to dribble effectively under pressure. It also teaches young players how to shield the ball by positioning their body between the ball and the defender, building essential dribbling and ball-protection skills.


Age: 4-8 Field: 20X25
Players: 5+ Focus: DRIBBLING
Difficulty: EASY Time: 10 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 4.19 / 5 Views: 593,718
Published: 1/10/2006 Author: Chris Johnson
Ouch!

Ouch!

"Ouch!" is an exciting and engaging soccer drill designed for younger players (U6, U7, and U8). It introduces essential skills like dribbling, keeping their heads up, and accurately striking the ball at a target. Best of all, it's a fun and interactive game that both players and coaches will enjoy!


Age: 4-8 Field: 20X20
Players: 4+ Focus: FUN
Difficulty: EASY Time: 15 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 4.16 / 5 Views: 707,792
Published: 12/29/2005 Author: Chris Johnson
1v1 50/50 to Goal Team Competition

1v1 50/50 to Goal Team Competition

This 1v1 soccer drill focuses on soccer fitness, scoring goals, shooting, goalkeeping, and winning 50-50 balls. This is a fun soccer drill for the younger soccer player.


Age: 4-12 Field: PENALTY AREA
Players: 6+ Focus: ATTACKING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 10 mins.
Goalkeeper: YES Team
Rating: 4.16 / 5 Views: 506,172
Published: 6/11/2009 Author: Chris Johnson

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