EASY
Inside of the Foot Passing Warm-up
This passing warm-up drill will focus on accuracy when passing with the inside of the foot.
8+ yrs.
5+ players
15 mins.
10X20 yds.
GK: no
Top Rated Soccer Drills
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EASY
MEDIUM
Passing to Beat the Defender
This passing game focuses on passing to beat the defender. This 2v2 game works on passing, moving, and finding open space behind two defenders.
9+ yrs.
8+ players
15 mins.
25X30 yds.
GK: no
EASY
Instep Shooting Drill
This soccer shooting drill focuses on the instep drive. This shooting technique is an essential method of striking a ball when shooting. The instep drive hits the shot with the foot's shoelace with the toe pointed down and the ankle locked.
4-10 yrs.
4+ players
20 mins.
25X25 yds.
GK: no
MEDIUM
Triangle Combination Passing Drill
This passing drill focuses on combination play in a small area. You can concentrate on the pace of the pass, angle of the pass, the weight of the pass, timing of the runs before and after the pass, one-two’s, and movement.
9+ yrs.
3+ players
10 mins.
10X10 yds.
GK: no
EASY
The Soccer Gauntlet
The primary focus of THE SOCCER GAUNTLET is centered around proper dribbling technique in traffic which requires vision and awareness.
4-10 yrs.
5+ players
15 mins.
15X20 yds.
GK: no
MEDIUM
One-Touch Passing Combination with a Dribble; Series 2
This is the second series to a fast-paced one-touch passing combination warmup drill with a light dribble at the end.
9+ yrs.
6+ players
20 mins.
20X20 yds.
GK: no
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
MEDIUM
2v1 ATTACKING RONDO
This drill focuses on attacking in a number’s up situation and opening up and finding the attacker in a 1v1 situation. This drill puts much emphasis on good passing, receiving and general possession.
9+ yrs.
5+ players
10 mins.
20X20 yds.
GK: no
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
MEDIUM
1 on 1 (1v1) Soccer Progression
This one-on-one (1v1)progression will focus on required dribbling skills, body feints, and the required burst of speed to beat a defender.
4-16 yrs.
2+ players
15 mins.
15X25 yds.
GK: no
MEDIUM
6v4 Team Training Numbers
This 6 vs 4 team training drill focuses on team movement, communication, and passing. This is a great session to end on after an intense passing practice.
9+ yrs.
12+ players
20 mins.
HALF FIELD yds.
GK: yes
EASY
Monster Turns
This fun youth soccer drill focuses on the U6 and U8 players dribbling skills. The added pressure allows the players to turn away from pressure while remaining in control of the ball.
4-8 yrs.
5+ players
10 mins.
20X25 yds.
GK: no