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

5v5 Dribbling Game MEDIUM

5v5 Dribbling Game

This 5v5 soccer dribbling game is more of a realistic setting to help focus on improving dribbling skills. Because of a large number of players, players are forced to make decisions to dribble, pass, or shoot.

9+ yrs. 12+ players 20 mins. 30X40 yds. GK: yes
3.96 146,104 Chris Johnson
Goalkeeper - Arc Drill 2 MEDIUM

Goalkeeper - Arc Drill 2

This soccer goalkeeping drill is a great keeper drill designed to focus on the goalkeeper's movement along the goalkeeper's arc to keep the proper angle in the goal.

9+ yrs. 4+ players 10 mins. PENALTY AREA yds. GK: yes
3.95 101,962 Chris Johnson
Diamond Passing Combination MEDIUM

Diamond Passing Combination

This soccer passing drill focuses on quick ball movement and combinations. Use this soccer combination drill to clean up first touch and tight passing, or spread it out and work on long passing.

9+ yrs. 8+ players 15 mins. 10X20 yds. GK: no
3.94 147,241 Chris Johnson
1v1, 1v2, 2v2 - 4 goal game MEDIUM

1v1, 1v2, 2v2 - 4 goal game

This 1v1, 2v2 to multiple goals soccer drill puts soccer players in 1v1 and 2v2 situations with multiple goals. 1v1 soccer helps players focus on penetration by forcing the player to dribble to beat their opponent and allows players to make the attack unpredictable through creativity. Your kids will love this soccer drill!

9+ yrs. 8+ players 20 mins. 20X35 yds. GK: no
Check-in Passing Warm-up EASY

Check-in Passing Warm-up

This passing and receiving warm-up drill is a great soccer drill to help with timing and striking a ball while checking in to a pass.

9+ yrs. 4+ players 10 mins. 15X30 yds. GK: no
3.92 114,092 Chris Johnson