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).

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Goalkeeper Footwork Exercise; Scooping Ground Balls

Chris Johnson 11,969 Views Rating 5 (2 Reviews)
This goalkeeper footwork exercise is a great warm-up or training drill to focus on goalkeeper footwork and scooping ground balls.

1v1 Speed and Reaction Game

Chris Johnson 73,504 Views Rating 5 (2 Reviews)
1v1 Speed and Reaction Game is a fun addition to any practice that focuses on quick reaction and speed, ending with a 1v1 to small goals.

4-Goal Game

Chris Johnson 7,313 Views Rating 5 (2 Reviews)
The 4-Goal Game provides a dynamic and engaging way to teach players key concepts like spatial awareness, teamwork, and quick transitions.

1v1 Reaction Gate Challenge

Colton Roundtree 356 Views Rating 5 (1 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.

One-Touch Passing Combination with a Dribble; Series 1

Chris Johnson 12,503 Views Rating 5 (1 Reviews)
one-touch, passing combination, passing receiving, light dribble

Soccer Tic-Tac-Toe Warm-up

Chris Johnson 124,797 Views Rating 5 (1 Reviews)
Soccer Tic-Tac-Toe is a fun warmup drill that focuses on making good decisions while under pressure.

Six-Cone Passing Drill

Chris Johnson 9,481 Views Rating 5 (1 Reviews)
This is a soccer passing drill that focuses on passing, movement, and awareness after the pass.

Four-Cone Passing Drill

Chris Johnson 9,020 Views Rating 5 (1 Reviews)
This is a soccer passing drill that focuses on passing and movement.

Dribbling and Passing Warm-up Drill

Chris Johnson 14,087 Views Rating 5 (1 Reviews)
This is a dribbling and passing warm-up drill to kick off a training session.

1v1 Attacking and Reaction Drill

Chris Johnson 17,148 Views Rating 5 (1 Reviews)
This 1v1 soccer attacking drill focuses on the attacker making quick faints, a change of direction, and a burst of speed while causing the defender to react quickly to the attacker's movements.