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Browse the best youth soccer drills for kids of all ages.

Soccer Drills

Soccer drills for kids of all ages focus on building fundamental skills in a fun and engaging way. This page offers a variety of drills designed to develop technical abilities, teamwork, and a love for the game at every skill level.

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4v2 Rondo Medium

4v2 Rondo

The 4v2 Rondo is a great soccer possession game to work on passing, angles of support, and movement off the ball to maintain possession.

10+ yrs. 6 players 10 min. 10x10 yds. GK: no
0 11,234 Chris Johnson
Three-Cone Passing Drill EASY

Three-Cone Passing Drill

The three-cone passing drill focuses on passing, awareness, and movement after the pass. This is a great warmup to focus on passing technique and movement after the pass.

9+ yrs. 2 players 10 mins. 10X10 yds. GK: no
0 12,947 Chris Johnson
Four-Cone Passing Drill EASY

Four-Cone Passing Drill

This four-cone passing drill focuses on soccer passing technique and movement after the pass. This is a great passing warm-up drill or a good start to a passing session.

9+ yrs. 3 players 10 mins. 12X12 yds. GK: no
5 34,306 Chris Johnson
Six-Cone Passing Drill MEDIUM

Six-Cone Passing Drill

The six-cone passing drill focuses on passing, awareness, and movement after the pass. This is a great warmup or to focus on passing technique and movement after the pass.

9+ yrs. 5+ players 15 mins. 15X25 yds. GK: no
5 51,638 Chris Johnson
Four-Corner Shielding Drill MEDIUM

Four-Corner Shielding Drill

This is a great drill for teaching the basics of shielding as it focuses on positioning your body between the ball and the defender to protect the ball.

8+ yrs. 5+ players 15 mins. 12X12 yds. GK: no
4.11 40,704 Chris Johnson
1v1 Transition Game MEDIUM

1v1 Transition Game

That is a fast paced 1v1 transition game mean to focus on beating the defender and getting it into your teammate, or quickly transition to defense if the ball is lost.

7+ yrs. 6+ players 15 mins. 15X15 yds. GK: no
4.17 39,813 Chris Johnson
4v4, Thirds of the Field, Shape and Positioning MEDIUM

4v4, Thirds of the Field, Shape and Positioning

This 4v4 drill is great for improving shape and positioning. Each player has their own responsibility: 1) attacker/target player stretches the field closer to the goal they are attacking. 2) winger players stretch the width of the field. 3) defensive player gives support to wingers and target player while staying the last man.

7-14 yrs. 8+ players 20 mins. 25X40 yds. GK: no