Soccer Fitness Drills

Fitness and conditioning is a critical piece of soccer as the entire game is that of continuous running mixed with a lot of short bursts of high tempo, high-intense sprints. For this reason, it is essential to focus on both anaerobic (short duration, high intensity) and aerobic (running long distances) fitness to get your players to match fitness levels.

Soccer Fitness and Conditioning During Drills

Fitness and conditioning can be extra exercises before or after training sessions. However, incorporating high-intensity drills will allow coaches to improve your player's fitness levels while teaching the game. As a coach, remove lines from the training sessions, demand high intensity from the players, and take your drills and the player's fitness to the next level.

Soccer Fitness Drills Requires

• Anaerobic fitness - exercises defined as short duration of high intensity excercises.
• Aerobic stamina - exercise that uses oxygen to meet energy demands generally at light to moderate intensity.

Browse the Latest Soccer Fitness Drills

Y Passing Drill - Variation 1 new

Chris Johnson 150 Views Rating 0 (0 Reviews)

A passing and movement drill using a Y-shaped cone setup to improve receiving, passing, and dribbling with speed. Players rotate through roles.

1v1 to Tall Cones new

Chris Johnson 197 Views Rating 0 (0 Reviews)

A 1v1 attacking and defending drill that improves dribbling, ball control, and decision-making as players try to knock over their opponent’s cones with the ball.

3v3 to Goals new

Chris Johnson 125 Views Rating 0 (0 Reviews)

A small-sided 3v3 game that enhances attacking, defending, and transition play while providing high-energy, game-like scenarios with continuous player rotation.

2v2 with 4 Small Goals new

Chris Johnson 92 Views Rating 0 (0 Reviews)

A competitive 2v2 drill that develops attacking, defending, and decision-making by encouraging players to find space and score on one of two goals while defending their own.

1v1 with 4 Small Goals new

Chris Johnson 63 Views Rating 0 (0 Reviews)

A high-intensity 1v1 drill that enhances attacking, defending, and finishing skills as players compete to score on two small goals while defending their own.

4v4+4 Corner Rondo new

Chris Johnson 192 Views Rating 0 (0 Reviews)

A high-intensity possession drill that incorporates quick transitions, movement, and decision-making by using four corner players as support in a 25x25-yard grid.

1v1 Reaction Gate Challenge new

Colton Roundtree 139 Views Rating 0 (0 Reviews)

A fast-paced 1v1 drill where attackers use fakes and body feints to beat defenders and dribble through one of two gates while defenders react to prevent the goal.

Funino 3v3, 4-Goal Small-Sided Game new

Chris Johnson 129 Views Rating 0 (0 Reviews)

A 4-goal small-sided game designed to develop decision-making, movement, and attacking principles in a fun, game-like environment.

Hexagonal Rondo

Chris Johnson 8,000 Views Rating 0 (0 Reviews)

The Hexagonal Rondo is a fantastic way to enhance players' understanding of spatial awareness, quick decision-making, and teamwork in a more dynamic passing environment.

4v4 Scrimmage to Mini-Goals

Chris Johnson 2,404 Views Rating 0 (0 Reviews)

The 4v4 scrimmage to mini-goals is to improve quick decision-making, positioning, and finishing accuracy in a small-sided game, emphasizing both attack and defense.