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Soccer drills, games, and exercises to improve your teams skills and techniques. Perfect for all levels, find drills for dribbling, passing, shooting, and more.

Soccer Drills, Games, and Exercises

Elevate your team’s game with soccer drills that enhance skills, speed, and teamwork. Focus on small-sided games for real match scenarios, technical drills for precision, and conditioning for endurance. Keep players engaged with our high-intensity, game-like soccer drills!

Latest Soccer Drills

Below you will find a few of the latest soccer drills posted to SoccerXpert.

Y Passing Drill - Variation 2

Y Passing Drill - Variation 2

Develops passing accuracy, movement off the ball, and one-two combination play. Encourages quick decision-making, communication, and proper body positioning for receiving and distributing the ball.


Age: 9+ Field: 15X20
Players: 5+ Focus: COMBINATION
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 0 / 5 Views: 4,927
Published: 3/9/2025 Author: Chris Johnson
1v1 Transition

1v1 Transition

This is a fast-paced 1v1 game that focuses on quickly transitioning from the attack to defense.


Age: 8+ Field: 25X25
Players: 6+ Focus: ATTACKING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 0 / 5 Views: 20,731
Published: 1/6/2023 Author: Chris Johnson
4v4+4 Corner Rondo

4v4+4 Corner Rondo

This drill enhances passing accuracy, spatial awareness, and teamwork by encouraging players to use the four corner players as outlets to maintain possession. It also develops defensive pressure and quick transitions.


Age: 12+ Field: 25X25
Players: 12+ Focus: Game-like
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 0 / 5 Views: 5,309
Published: 2/13/2025 Author: Chris Johnson
Dribble Speed Tag

Dribble Speed Tag

This drill enhances dribbling under pressure, quick changes of direction, and spatial awareness. Players learn to protect the ball while navigating through a crowded area at speed.


Age: 4-9 Field: 15X15
Players: 6+ Focus: DRIBBLING
Difficulty: EASY Time: 15 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 0 / 5 Views: 3,618
Published: 2/15/2025 Author: Chris Johnson
5v3v1 Rondo Possession Drill

5v3v1 Rondo Possession Drill

This drill sharpens possession skills while teaching players to quickly switch between attacking and defending roles. Players learn to recognize when they win or lose the ball and immediately adjust their positioning and mindset. The team of three works on keeping possession against one defender, then must quickly transition to defense when they lose it. The single player learns to pressure and transition to attack when winning the ball. Outside players develop awareness of when to support and how to maintain possession in tight spaces. This constant switching builds mental quickness and helps players stay focused during the transitions that occur in real games.


Age: 10+ Field: 20X20
Players: 8+ Focus: POSSESSION
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO TEAM
Rating: 0 / 5 Views: 1,012
Published: 10/8/2025 Author: Chris Johnson
2v1 with Keepers

2v1 with Keepers

Develops attacking players' ability to exploit numerical advantages in a 2v1 situation. Encourages defenders to delay and disrupt play while improving goalkeeper distribution and decision-making.


Age: 9-14 Field: 30X15
Players: 8+ Focus: GAME-LIKE
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: YES Team
Rating: 0 / 5 Views: 5,572
Published: 3/17/2025 Author: Chris Johnson
Tail Tag - Fun Soccer Game

Tail Tag - Fun Soccer Game

Tail Tag is an energetic game designed to enhance agility, spatial awareness, and quick decision-making for U6 players. This drill encourages young players to stay alert and react swiftly to changing situations. The focus is on developing foundational movement skills in a fun and engaging environment.


Age: 4-8 Field: 20x20
Players: 10 Focus: Awareness
Difficulty: Easy Time: 10 min.
Goalkeeper: No Team
Rating: 0 / 5 Views: 17,429
Published: 9/2/2024 Author: Chris Johnson
Fixed Distance Passing Game

Fixed Distance Passing Game

This drill helps players develop passing accuracy, weight of pass, and first-touch control. It also reinforces teamwork and focus while progressively increasing difficulty by narrowing the passing gate.


Age: 4-10 Field: 20X30
Players: 2+ Focus: PASSING
Difficulty: EASY Time: 15 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 0 / 5 Views: 7,291
Published: 2/16/2025 Author: Chris Johnson
2v2 with 4 Small Goals Funino

2v2 with 4 Small Goals Funino

This drill enhances small-group play by developing combination play, defensive communication, and finishing under pressure. Players work on quick transitions between attack and defense in a game-like setting.


Age: 6+ Field: 20X30
Players: 8+ Focus: 2V2
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 15 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 0 / 5 Views: 5,090
Published: 2/16/2025 Author: Chris Johnson
4v4 Scrimmage to Mini-Goals

4v4 Scrimmage to Mini-Goals

The objective of a 4v4 soccer scrimmage to mini-goals is to replicate the dynamics of a full-sided game in a smaller, more controlled environment. This format encourages players to focus on quick decision-making, positioning, and maintaining possession under pressure, as well as improving their ability to transition between attacking and defending. The mini-goals emphasize accuracy and composure in front of the goal, helping players develop finishing skills without the presence of a goalkeeper.


Age: 4+ Field: 30x20
Players: 8 Focus: Game-like
Difficulty: Medium Time: 15 min.
Goalkeeper: No Team
Rating: 0 / 5 Views: 5,331
Published: 8/30/2024 Author: Chris Johnson
1v1 Attacking to a Full-Size Goal

1v1 Attacking to a Full-Size Goal

This 1v1 attacking drill that focuses on beating the defender in a 1v1 situation and finishing on a full-size goal.


Age: 9+ Field: 30X30
Players: 6+ Focus: ATTACKING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: YES Team
Rating: 0 / 5 Views: 35,866
Published: 2/13/2021 Author: Chris Johnson
Variable Distance Passing Game

Variable Distance Passing Game

This drill improves passing accuracy, technique, and decision-making at varying distances. Players learn to adjust power and precision while maintaining consistency under pressure.


Age: 4-10 Field: 20X30
Players: 2+ Focus: PASSING
Difficulty: EASY Time: 15 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 0 / 5 Views: 3,579
Published: 2/16/2025 Author: Chris Johnson

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