Under 16 Soccer Drills, Games, and Exercises

Quality age-appropriate soccer drills for kids in the U16, Under 16, 16 and Under age group.

Under 16 Soccer Drills Games and Exercises

Soccer drills for 16-year-olds emphasize advanced technical skills and tactical execution to prepare players for higher levels of competition. This page offers drills that focus on game awareness, speed of play, and strategic decision-making under pressure.

Age-Specific Drills

3v1 Early Support 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
4.03 118,568 Chris Johnson
Goalkeeper - Arc Drill 1 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
4.02 131,780 Chris Johnson
Soccer Control and Trapping Small Sided Game MEDIUM

Soccer Control and Trapping Small Sided Game

This control and trapping game is a great exercise that focuses on controlling balls out of the air. Players throw the balls into their teammates, making it easier to focus on controlling balls out of the air and deciding where to direct your touches.

9+ yrs. 10 players 20 mins. 40X60 yds. GK: yes
4 198,134 Chris Johnson
Passing and Receiving Warm-up MEDIUM

Passing and Receiving Warm-up

This soccer warm-up drill focuses on passing and receiving and can be used for players 9 years and older. It's a good drill that can be tweaked to focus on any types of passing or receiving skills.

9+ yrs. 8+ players 20 mins. 20X20 yds. GK: no
4 91,449 Chris Johnson