Under 15 Soccer Drills, Games, and Exercises

Quality age-appropriate soccer drills for kids in the U15, Under 15, 15 and Under age group.

Under 15 Soccer Drills Games and Exercises

Soccer drills for 15-year-olds focus on refining technical skills and developing a strong tactical mindset for competitive play. This page provides drills designed to enhance passing accuracy, defensive positioning, and attacking strategies in high-pressure situations.

Age-Specific Drills

1v1 Tunnel of Death MEDIUM

1v1 Tunnel of Death

This drill can be used to focus on either attacking or defending. It teaches players to take advantage of an off balanced defender by attacking with speed or could be used to focus on good defensive posture and transition.

9-16 yrs. 5+ players 20 mins. 35X15 yds. GK: no
3.68 111,433 Chris Johnson
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 70,077 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 37,258 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
3.63 159,162 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
3.62 149,596 Chris Johnson