Under 12 Soccer Drills, Games, and Exercises

Quality age-appropriate soccer drills for kids in the U12, Under 12, 12 and Under age group.

Under 12 Soccer Drills Games and Exercises

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

Circle Passing Overlap Combination 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
3.2 159,833 Chris Johnson
Zig-Zag Dribbling Drill 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
3.17 78,800 Chris Johnson
T-Cone Dribbling Drill EASY

T-Cone Dribbling Drill

The T-Cone soccer dribbling drill is a great drill to focus on dribbling with speed, controlled touches, turns, and fitness.

7+ yrs. 2+ players 10 mins. 10X10 yds. GK: no
3 148,567 Chris Johnson
3-Man Passing and Moving Warmup MEDIUM

3-Man Passing and Moving Warmup

This soccer drill sharpens short-range passing, encourages constant movement after the pass, and prepares players physically and mentally for training. It reinforces clean technique and fitness through repetition.

9+ yrs. 3+ players 10 mins. 10X10 yds. GK: no
3 6,213 Chris Johnson
Soccer Tic-Tac-Toe Warm-up EASY

Soccer Tic-Tac-Toe Warm-up

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

9+ yrs. 6+ players 10 mins. 20X20 yds. GK: no
3 166,579 Chris Johnson