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

Passing Warm-up Drill MEDIUM

Passing Warm-up Drill

This is a passing warm-up drill that is a great start to every practice and before a game. Players will get a lot of touches on the ball and can focus on receiving and passing while getting in a good warm-up.

7+ yrs. 4+ players 15 mins. 20X30 yds. GK: no
4 119,845 Chris Johnson
4v4 Zone Game Hard

4v4 Zone Game

This 4v4 possession soccer drill helps players keep possession for a purpose with short and long passing combinations. This drill also allows one to focus on defensive transition by quickly close down space and eliminate passing lanes.

9+ yrs. 12+ players 20 mins. 15X24 yds. GK: no
Goalkeeper - Shooting Angle EASY

Goalkeeper - Shooting Angle

This Goalkeeping Shooting Angle Drill is excellent for improving Goalkeeper positioning and angles when handling shots. This drill focuses on correct footwork, proper angles, and quickly setting the goalkeeper's feet for the shot.

9+ yrs. 4-8 players 15 mins. 20X30 yds. GK: yes
3.98 134,044 Chris Johnson
Soccer Tennis Hard

Soccer Tennis

Soccer Tennis is a great game to focus on volleys and balls out of the air. It can be played virtually anywhere, and the older kids will love it.

10+ yrs. 4+ players 20 mins. 12X24 yds. GK: no
3.98 140,752 Chris Johnson
Goalkeeper Warm-up Drill MEDIUM

Goalkeeper Warm-up Drill

The Goalkeeper Warm-up Drill is a great soccer goalkeeper warm-up drill to add to the pregame warm-up. Goalkeepers will love this warm-up.

9+ yrs. 2 players 10 mins. 20X20 yds. GK: yes
3.98 124,034 Chris Johnson
Figure Eight Dribbling Drill EASY

Figure Eight Dribbling Drill

The Figure Eight soccer dribbling drill is a good change to weaving in and out of cones and is great for dribbling with the inside and outside of the foot.

9+ yrs. 1 players 10 mins. 10X10 yds. GK: no
3.97 114,892 Chris Johnson
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
3.96 146,511 Chris Johnson