Under 12 Soccer Drills, Games, and Exercises
Quality age-specific soccer drills for kids in the U12, Under 12, 12 and Under age group.
4v4+4 Corner Rondo
A high-intensity possession drill that incorporates quick transitions, movement, and decision-making by using four corner players as support in a 25x25-yard grid.
4v4+1 Corner Support Rondo
A dynamic possession drill that develops passing, movement, and decision-making by incorporating corner support players and a neutral player in a 15x15-yard grid.
1v1 Elimination Challenge
A competitive 1v1 drill that enhances attacking skills, defending resilience, and quick transitions as players battle to eliminate opponents by scoring goals.
1v1 with 4 Small Goals
A high-intensity 1v1 drill that enhances attacking, defending, and finishing skills as players compete to score on two small goals while defending their own.
2v2 with 4 Small Goals
A competitive 2v2 drill that develops attacking, defending, and decision-making by encouraging players to find space and score on one of two goals while defending their own.
Dribbling with Pressure on the Back
A 1v1 dribbling drill that helps players develop awareness, ball protection, and shielding skills while dribbling under defensive pressure.
Dribbling and Turning with Pressure on the Back
A 1v1 drill that focuses on turning under pressure, shielding the ball, and making quick decisions to beat a defender and retain possession.
3v3 to Goals
A small-sided 3v3 game that enhances attacking, defending, and transition play while providing high-energy, game-like scenarios with continuous player rotation.
1v1 to Tall Cones
A 1v1 attacking and defending drill that improves dribbling, ball control, and decision-making as players try to knock over their opponent’s cones with the ball.
Y Passing Drill - Variation 1
A passing and movement drill using a Y-shaped cone setup to improve receiving, passing, and dribbling with speed. Players rotate through roles.