Under 13 Soccer Drills, Games, and Exercises

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

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

EASY

Power and Finesse with a Twist

The power and finesse shooting and finishing soccer drill focuses on being comfortable while striking long shots as well as close range shots, volleys, and headers.

9+ yrs. 6+ players 20 mins. 25X25 yds. GK: yes

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MEDIUM

4v4 Playing Wide Out of the Back

This drill is designed to get players to play balls wide when playing from the back, the defensive third of the field. Players recognize that they find more time and space on the outsides of the field and they are relieving the center of the pitch from dangerous play.

9+ yrs. 8 players 20 mins. 40X25 yds. GK: no

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EASY

Dribbling Warm-up Drill

This soccer dribbling exercise is an excellent dribbling warm-up drill that will get players many touches on the ball in a short time.

4+ yrs. 4+ players 10 mins. 10X20 yds. GK: no

4.04 200,057 Chris Johnson

MEDIUM

Team Tactics Dribbling in the Attacking Third

This soccer attacking drill is a great team tactic dribbling drill that focuses on when and where to dribble in the attacking third.

9+ yrs. 14 players 20 mins. HALF FIELD yds. GK: yes

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MEDIUM

1v1 to Multiple Goals (Dribbling)

This 1v1 soccer drill is an excellent drill for focusing on teaching players attacking skills such as taking on their opponent or learning to attack space. Defensively it will teach players the responsibility of man-marking.

4+ yrs. 6+ players 15 mins. 30X30 yds. GK: no

4.04 124,591 Chris Johnson

MEDIUM

2v2+1 (2 vs. 2 plus target attacker)

This 2v2+1 soccer drill is a great situational game that focuses on numbers up attacking situations or numbers down defending situations.

9+ yrs. 8+ players 20 mins. 30X40 yds. GK: yes

4.03 126,160 Chris Johnson

MEDIUM

3v1 Early Support

This 3v1 soccer drill focuses on supporting the player with the ball, early support, moving without the ball, proper supporting angle, and good distance of support.

9+ yrs. 6 players 15 mins. 12X24 yds. GK: no

4.03 118,421 Chris Johnson

MEDIUM

Circle Keep-Away Passing Game

This keep-away game is a fun passing exercise for younger players that focuses on the passing game while playing keep away.

6-14 yrs. 6+ players 10 mins. 10X10 yds. GK: no

4.02 288,160 Chris Johnson

MEDIUM

4V4 With 5 Goals Inside The 18

This 4v4 finishing drill is one of my favorite soccer finishing drills as it works on every aspect of finishing inside the 18-yard box. This drill focuses on soccer finishing skills such as chipping, crossing, heading, finishing and composure in the 18.

9+ yrs. 9+ players 20 mins. 20x40 yds. GK: yes

4.02 236,767 Chris Johnson

MEDIUM

Jam-Packed Soccer Dribbling Drill

The Jam-Packed Soccer Dribbling Drill will give players confidence while dribbling through congested areas on the soccer field.

8-14 yrs. 5+ players 15 mins. 20X20 yds. GK: no

4.02 246,523 Chris Johnson

Hard

3v2 Flying Changes

This drill is designed to focus on all aspects of the game in a 3v2 situation. Mainly runs of attackers, angle of support, passing vs. shooting decisions, defensive shape, and recovery runs, along with working on mental attentiveness.

10+ yrs. 12+ players 20 mins. 35X40 yds. GK: yes

4.02 193,703 Chris Johnson

EASY

Goalkeeper - Arc Drill 1

This soccer goalkeeper drill focuses on the keeper's proper footwork, stance, and movement along the goalkeeper arc.

9+ yrs. 1-2 players 10 mins. PENALTY AREA yds. GK: yes

4.02 131,695 Chris Johnson