EASY
Inside of the Foot Passing Warm-up
This passing warm-up drill will focus on accuracy when passing with the inside of the foot.
8+ yrs.
5+ players
15 mins.
10X20 yds.
GK: no
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
EASY
MEDIUM
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.
9+ yrs.
8+ players
15 mins.
25X30 yds.
GK: no
MEDIUM
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.
9+ yrs.
3+ players
10 mins.
10X10 yds.
GK: no
MEDIUM
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.
9+ yrs.
6+ players
20 mins.
20X20 yds.
GK: no
EASY
Catch Me If You Can
The soccer dribbling drill is a fun and competitive exercise that focuses on dribbling with speed.
4-12 yrs.
2+ players
10 mins.
10X10 yds.
GK: no
MEDIUM
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.
9+ yrs.
5+ players
10 mins.
20X20 yds.
GK: no
MEDIUM
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.
4-16 yrs.
2+ players
15 mins.
15X25 yds.
GK: no
MEDIUM
6v4 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.
9+ yrs.
12+ players
20 mins.
HALF FIELD yds.
GK: yes
MEDIUM
Hot-Box Passing and Receiving Drill
The hot-box passing and receiving soccer drill focuses on small group and individual passing and receiving skills.
9+ yrs.
4+ players
10 mins.
20X20 yds.
GK: no
EASY
Shooting Agility Drill
This soccer shooting drill focuses on agility and check-runs after the pass.
9+ yrs.
4+ players
15 mins.
HALF FIELD yds.
GK: yes
MEDIUM
Circle Passing Overlap Combination
The circle passing overlap combination drill will focus on passing, combination play, overlapping, playing with speed, and playing to feet. This combination drill is an excellent passing warm-up drill that can be a great start to a passing practice that incorporates overlapping.
9+ yrs.
10+ players
15 mins.
20X20 yds.
GK: no
EASY
Zig-Zag Dribbling Drill
The Zig-Zag soccer dribbling drill focuses on dribbling with speed with the inside, the outside, and the bottom of the foot.
4-12 yrs.
4+ players
15 mins.
20X20 yds.
GK: no