Under 11 Soccer Drills, Games, and Exercises

Quality age-appropriate soccer drills for kids in the U11, Under 11, 11 and Under age group.

Soccer drills for 11-year-olds focus on advancing technical skills and tactical understanding of the game. This page offers drills that improve ball control, passing, and positioning while fostering teamwork and strategic thinking.

Age-Specific Drills

MEDIUM

3v1 - Attacking the Goal

This attacking soccer drill focus on the attacking movement and composure in front of the goal. Players will become comfortable in front of the goal and will be able to recognize situational play.

9+ yrs. 8+ players 20 mins. 25x40 yds. GK: yes

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MEDIUM

3v1 Rotating Defenders

This 3v1 game will focus on keeping possession in a tight space. Work on passing, decision making, movement on and off the ball as well as improve communication.

9+ yrs. 6+ players 15 mins. 10X10 yds. GK: no

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MEDIUM

Teaching 1st Defender without Opposition

This soccer defending drill is excellent for teaching young players how to defend when they are the closest player to the opponent with the ball.

8-14 yrs. 6+ players 15 mins. 30X30 yds. GK: no

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EASY

Soccer Fitness; Improving Reaction and Acceleration

This soccer fitness exercise focuses on improving player's reaction time and acceleration.

9+ yrs. 8+ players 10 mins. 30X30 yds. GK: no

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MEDIUM

Line Passing Combination Warm-up

This combination passing drill is designed to work on combination play while advancing up the field. This passing drill focuses on the timing of passes, runs, combination play, and will be a great warm-up to passing practices.

8-12 yrs. 4+ players 10 mins. HALF FIELD yds. GK: no

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MEDIUM

Passing Combination | 1-2 | Wall Pass | One-Two

This soccer passing and combination drill focuses on passing and receiving ground balls and performing a one-two (1-2) and a wall pass around the defender.

9+ yrs. 6+ players 15 mins. 10X20 yds. GK: no

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EASY

Partner Pass and Move Soccer Warm-up

This soccer passing drill will help you focus and teach a young player how to pass with the correct surface on the foot, how to receive a ball and move after receiving the pass.

6-14 yrs. 4+ players 10 mins. 20X20 yds. GK: no

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