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 12 Soccer Drills, Games, and Exercises
Quality age-appropriate soccer drills for kids in the U12, Under 12, 12 and Under age group.
Soccer drills for 12-year-olds emphasize skill refinement and tactical awareness to prepare players for more competitive play. This page provides drills designed to enhance dribbling, passing, shooting, and decision-making in game-like situations.
Age-Specific Drills
EASY
MEDIUM
Center Mid Passing Combination 1
This is a great combination passing drill that will help focus on combination play and playing diagonal balls.
9+ yrs.
6+ players
15 mins.
20X20 yds.
GK: no
EASY
Criss-Cross Dribbling Game
The Criss-Cross dribbling drill focuses on the younger player. This dribbling drill assists players play with speed while keeping their heads up. Be warned, this drill can be dangerous for players who have a tendency of dribbling with their head down.
4-12 yrs.
12+ players
15 mins.
30X30 yds.
GK: no
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
3-Second Transition Game
The first three seconds after a turnover are the most important moments in any game. This drill puts your players right in the middle of that chaos and trains them to handle it. When a team wins the ball, the clock starts. They have three seconds to complete three passes or attack a target gate. That pressure forces fast thinking, quick movement, and clear communication. On the flip side, the team that just lost possession has to react just as fast. No standing still. No watching. They need to press, close space, and get compact before the other team can hurt them. This is a game-like drill that builds real habits. Players stop drifting and start making sharp, confident decisions at the exact moment it matters most. Run it often and you will see those habits show up on match day.
12+ yrs.
8 players
20 min.
20x25 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 Dribbling with Opposition
In this 2v1 Dribbling with Opposition dribbling drill, we put the players in a 2v1 situation forcing the players to decide whether they should dribble or pass.
9+ yrs.
6+ players
15 mins.
15X30 yds.
GK: yes
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
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