Soccer Warm up Drills

For soccer warm up drills, warm up drills for kids and youth soccer warm ups, check out our age and topic specific drills for kids of all ages.

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Soccer warm-up drills are necessary to introduce a skill, technique, or tactic while allowing the player to loosen up and get ready for practice. These drills are often best at the beginning of training; however, depending on the skill level of the team can be the main drills on your topic.

Warm-Up Drills

Catch Me If You Can EASY

Catch Me If You Can

The soccer dribbling drill is a fun and competitive exercise that focuses on dribbling with speed.

4-12 yrs. 2+ players 10 mins. 10X10 yds. GK: no
3.47 219,418 Chris Johnson
Snake in the Grass Soccer Game EASY

Snake in the Grass Soccer Game

This is a great soccer game for under 6 and under 8 soccer players. This soccer game is designed to work on young players coordination and body movements.

4-8 yrs. 6+ players 10 mins. 15X15 yds. GK: no
3.38 172,508 Chris Johnson
Circle Passing Overlap Combination MEDIUM

Circle Passing Overlap Combination

The circle passing overlap combination drill will focus on passing, combination play, overlapping, playing with speed, and playing to feet. This combination drill is an excellent passing warm-up drill that can be a great start to a passing practice that incorporates overlapping.

9+ yrs. 10+ players 15 mins. 20X20 yds. GK: no
3.2 159,814 Chris Johnson
Zig-Zag Dribbling Drill EASY

Zig-Zag Dribbling Drill

The Zig-Zag soccer dribbling drill focuses on dribbling with speed with the inside, the outside, and the bottom of the foot.

4-12 yrs. 4+ players 15 mins. 20X20 yds. GK: no
3.17 78,774 Chris Johnson
T-Cone Dribbling Drill EASY

T-Cone Dribbling Drill

The T-Cone soccer dribbling drill is a great drill to focus on dribbling with speed, controlled touches, turns, and fitness.

7+ yrs. 2+ players 10 mins. 10X10 yds. GK: no
3 148,556 Chris Johnson
3-Man Passing and Moving Warmup MEDIUM

3-Man Passing and Moving Warmup

This soccer drill sharpens short-range passing, encourages constant movement after the pass, and prepares players physically and mentally for training. It reinforces clean technique and fitness through repetition.

9+ yrs. 3+ players 10 mins. 10X10 yds. GK: no
3 6,184 Chris Johnson
Soccer Tic-Tac-Toe Warm-up EASY

Soccer Tic-Tac-Toe Warm-up

Soccer Tic-Tac-Toe is a fun warmup drill that focuses on making good decisions while under pressure.

9+ yrs. 6+ players 10 mins. 20X20 yds. GK: no
3 166,547 Chris Johnson
Y Passing Drill - Variation 3 MEDIUM

Y Passing Drill - Variation 3

Develops players' ability to execute quick one-two passes, play accurate long balls, and transition into new positions efficiently. Encourages decision-making and proper body positioning for receiving and distributing passes.

9+ yrs. 6+ players 15 mins. 20X20 yds. GK: no
2.33 7,568 Chris Johnson