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 to Tall Cones MEDIUM

1v1 to Tall Cones

This drill develops individual attacking and defending skills by challenging players to dribble under pressure, protect the ball, and accurately pass or shoot to knock over cones for points.

4-14 yrs. 4+ players 20 mins. 20X30 yds. GK: no
4v4 Scrimmage to Mini-Goals Medium

4v4 Scrimmage to Mini-Goals

The objective of a 4v4 soccer scrimmage to mini-goals is to replicate the dynamics of a full-sided game in a smaller, more controlled environment. This format encourages players to focus on quick decision-making, positioning, and maintaining possession under pressure, as well as improving their ability to transition between attacking and defending. The mini-goals emphasize accuracy and composure in front of the goal, helping players develop finishing skills without the presence of a goalkeeper.

4+ yrs. 8 players 15 min. 30x20 yds. GK: no
3v1 Transition Rondo Medium

3v1 Transition Rondo

The 3v1 Transition Rondo drill emphasizes quick combination passing to unbalance the defender and shift the point of attack to an adjacent grid. This exercise challenges the defender to transition rapidly between areas, enhancing their ability to react under pressure. The focus is on sharp passing and strategic movement to exploit defensive weaknesses.

9+ yrs. 5 players 15 min. 7x14 yds. GK: no
0 7,732 Chris Johnson
Three-Cone Passing Drill EASY

Three-Cone Passing Drill

The three-cone passing drill focuses on passing, awareness, and movement after the pass. This is a great warmup to focus on passing technique and movement after the pass.

9+ yrs. 2 players 10 mins. 10X10 yds. GK: no
0 13,133 Chris Johnson
4v2 Rondo Medium

4v2 Rondo

The 4v2 Rondo is a great soccer possession game to work on passing, angles of support, and movement off the ball to maintain possession.

10+ yrs. 6 players 10 min. 10x10 yds. GK: no
0 11,427 Chris Johnson
2v1 Two-Grid Possession Rondo Drill Hard

2v1 Two-Grid Possession Rondo Drill

This drill sharpens your team's ability to keep the ball under pressure and use support. Two attackers face one defender in a tight grid. That is a real test of quick touches and quick thinking. When the defender wins the ball, they looks to link with his own attacker in the next grid to keep his team involved. Your attackers must think fast too. They can use the player in the next grid as an out ball, but that player only gets one or two touches. This forces sharp first touches, quick scanning, and constant movement to support the ball. It is a great drill for players who need work on tight combination play, fast decisions, and staying composed under pressure.

12+ yrs. 6 players 20 min. 8x12 yds. GK: no