Under 13 Soccer Drills, Games, and Exercises

Quality age-appropriate soccer drills for kids in the U13, Under 13, 13 and Under age group.

Under 13 Soccer Drills Games and Exercises

Soccer drills for 13-year-olds focus on developing advanced technical skills and a deeper understanding of tactical play. This page offers drills that improve ball control, positioning, and teamwork to help players excel in competitive environments.

Age-Specific Drills

1v1 1st Attacker Dribbling Without Opposition EASY

1v1 1st Attacker Dribbling Without Opposition

This 1v1 dribbling exercise allows coaches to focus on the 1st attacker's ability to beat the defender on the dribble. In this soccer drill, the coach should focus on the attacker's approach, make sure the attacker has a change in direction, and finish with a burst of speed (change of pace). This drill helps beginners get a feel for moving around defenders.

4+ yrs. 4+ players 15 mins. 30X30 yds. GK: no
3.68 70,110 Chris Johnson
4v1 Rondo MEDIUM

4v1 Rondo

This rondo variation is geared for younger player or players you are just introducing to the rondo training.

8+ yrs. 5+ players 20 mins. 10X10 yds. GK: no
3.67 37,301 Chris Johnson
3-Second Transition Game 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
5 Pass Possession Game MEDIUM

5 Pass Possession Game

This passing drill focuses on holding possession and completing a series of passes. This possession passing drill will work on awareness, speed of play, support, and movement to maintain possession.

9+ yrs. 10 players 20 mins. 40X30 yds. GK: no
3.63 159,209 Chris Johnson
Circle Passing Combination Drill EASY

Circle Passing Combination Drill

The circle passing combination drill will focus on passing, communication, playing with speed, and playing to feet. This soccer passing drill is an excellent passing warm-up drill that can be a great start to a passing practice.

9+ yrs. 8+ players 15 mins. 20X20 yds. GK: no
3.62 149,621 Chris Johnson
Shooting Warmup MEDIUM

Shooting Warmup

This shooting warm-up drill will focus on long-range passing, accuracy, and finishing. It can also be used as a fitness exercise by manipulating the numbers.

8+ yrs. 3+ players 15 mins. 20X40 yds. GK: no
3.62 105,789 Chris Johnson
Combination Shooting Drills MEDIUM

Combination Shooting Drills

This shooting drill focuses on combination play and building up for a shot on goal. There are multiple combination ideas to make the shooting drill more difficult progressively.

9+ yrs. 12+ players 20 mins. HALF FIELD yds. GK: yes
3.61 445,988 Chris Johnson