U9, U10, U11, and U12 Soccer Drills

When coaching Under 9, Under 10, Under 11, and Under 12, the player's motor skills are becoming more refnied. Most players can stay on task at a greater length allowing you to extend your practices to an hour and a half or, in some instances, competitive team environments, two hours. You will notice skills starting to emerge, and the repetition of technique is essential. Coaches should continue positive reinforcement as peer pressure is starting to become an issue.

Under 9, Under 10, Under 11, and Under 12 Soccer Drills (U9, U10, U11, & U12 Soccer Drills), U9 U10 U11 U12 Soccer Practice Sessions

With the player's technique learned at an earlier age is now time to refine these skills with an introduction to basic tactics. Small-sided games will become your primary teaching means. With small-sided games such as 1v1, 2v2, 3v3, and 4v4, players will receive tons of touches while focusing on less complicated tactics than a 11v11 match.

My #1 piece of advice is to play small-sided games and put an emphasis on creating a competitive environment as much as possible. This will keep the small-sided games fun for the players and teach the game itself.

The soccer drills listed below are age specific soccer drills for Under 9 (U9, U-9, 9 and Under), Under 10 (U10, U-10, 10 and Under), Under 11 (U11, U-11, and 11 and Under), Under 12 (U12, U-12, 12 and Under).

Browse the Highest Rated U9, U10, U11, and U12 Soccer Drills

7v7 Scrimmage

Chris Johnson 160,375 Views Rating 4.4 (5 Reviews)

It's always good to finishing a soccer training session with a 7 vs. 7 scrimmage to focus on team play.

1v1 Diamond Shooting Drill

Chris Johnson 493,805 Views Rating 4.3 (10 Reviews)

Spice up your shooting combination drill by finishing with a 1v1 to goal. Add a fun little twist, and the kids love it.

Pirates of the Pugg

John Bychok 720,829 Views Rating 4.27 (384 Reviews)

This drill is an excellent drill for younger players ages 8-11 and focuses on dribbling technique in traffic which requires vision and awareness.

4v4 Soccer to a Small Gate

Chris Johnson 249,418 Views Rating 4.24 (75 Reviews)

4v4 in soccer is the smallest game focusing on all aspects of a full sided soccer match.

Four Corners Passing Game

Chris Johnson 801,980 Views Rating 4.2 (284 Reviews)

The Four Corners Soccer Passing Game is a great soccer passing drill to focus on changing the point of the attack, and timing of runs and passes.

1v1 Competition

Chris Johnson 341,633 Views Rating 4.2 (147 Reviews)

This drill is great to focus on 1v1 play. It is flexible and can be used to work on the offensive side or the defensive side.

4v3 Attack vs. Defense

Chris Johnson 376,368 Views Rating 4.18 (119 Reviews)

This drill focuses on attackers with a numerical advantage. Attackers must learn how to exploit their advantage and finish with a shot on goal.

2v2 or 1v1 - Get Outta Here

Chris Johnson 169,985 Views Rating 4.18 (33 Reviews)

This drill is a very fast paced1v1 or 2v2 game that focuses on aspects of the small sided game such as dribbling, passing, and scoring.

Attack vs. Defence Shooting and Defending Drill

Chris Johnson 391,216 Views Rating 4.17 (155 Reviews)

This Attack vs. Defence Shooting and Defending Drill works on both attacking and defending skills.

Split the Defenders Passing Game

Chris Johnson 359,405 Views Rating 4.16 (187 Reviews)

The split the defender passing soccer drill is great for a little more advanced player to focus on passing to split two defenders.