U17, U18, U19, U20, and Up Football Drills

Football Drills for Football Coaches. These are specifically Under 17 Football drills. U17, U18, U19 Football Drills, Football Practices, Football Training Sessions.

Under 17 Under 18 Under 19 High School Football Drills

The football drills listed below are age specific football drills for Under 17 Football Drills (U17 U-17 Football Drills), Under 18 Football Drills (U18 U-18 Football Drills), and Under 19 Football Drills (U19 U-19 Football Drills), High School Football Drills, Football Games and Football Training Sessions.

U17+ Drills

1v1 Reaction Gate Challenge MEDIUM

1v1 Reaction Gate Challenge

This drill enhances 1v1 attacking and defending skills by training quick decision-making, reaction speed, and close ball control. Attackers learn to use deception, while defenders focus on anticipation and body positioning.

4+ yrs. 6+ players 20 mins. 10X10 yds. GK: no
5 43,833 Colton Roundtree
4-Goal Game Medium

4-Goal Game

The 4-Goal Game drill simulates match conditions, encouraging players to switch the point of attack while maintaining team shape. This drill focuses on quick ball circulation to retain possession and balance the field to prevent counterattacks. The objective is to develop players' spatial awareness, movement, and strategic positioning under game-like pressure.

9+ yrs. 4-16 players 20 min. 25x35 yds. GK: no
Y Passing Drill - Variation 1 MEDIUM

Y Passing Drill - Variation 1

Develops players' ability to receive with an open body position, execute accurate passes, and transition quickly between roles. Encourages movement, decision-making, and proper body positioning when receiving the ball.

9+ yrs. 5+ players 20 mins. 15x20 yds. GK: no
5 11,809 Chris Johnson
Y Passing Drill - Variation 2 MEDIUM

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.

9+ yrs. 5+ players 20 mins. 15X20 yds. GK: no
5 5,668 Chris Johnson
1v1 Corner Escape MEDIUM

1v1 Corner Escape

This drill sharpens a player’s ability to receive under pressure, recognize defensive cues, and dribble into space. It emphasizes decision-making, ball protection, and breaking away from pressure in tight areas.

9+ yrs. 4+ players 10 mins. 6X6 yds. GK: no
5v3v1 Rondo Possession Drill MEDIUM

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.

10+ yrs. 8+ players 20 mins. 20X20 yds. GK: no
Six-Cone Passing Drill MEDIUM

Six-Cone Passing Drill

The six-cone passing drill focuses on passing, awareness, and movement after the pass. This is a great warmup or to focus on passing technique and movement after the pass.

9+ yrs. 5+ players 15 mins. 15X25 yds. GK: no
5 51,736 Chris Johnson
Four-Cone Passing Drill EASY

Four-Cone Passing Drill

This four-cone passing drill focuses on soccer passing technique and movement after the pass. This is a great passing warm-up drill or a good start to a passing session.

9+ yrs. 3 players 10 mins. 12X12 yds. GK: no
5 34,416 Chris Johnson
2v1 Possession in Small Areas MEDIUM

2v1 Possession in Small Areas

This drill sharpens players' ability to keep the ball when space is limited and pressure is immediate. Two attackers work together against one defender, forcing quick decisions and accurate passing in tight quarters. Players learn to use first time passes when appropriate and develop the vision to see their teammate's movement before receiving the ball. The confined area means there's no room for heavy touches or slow decisions. Attackers build chemistry by reading each other's body language and creating passing angles through constant movement. The defender learns to apply smart pressure that forces mistakes without getting beaten by a simple pass. This situation mirrors game moments when players receive in crowded areas and must quickly combine with a teammate to maintain possession and build play forward.

9+ yrs. 3+ players 10 mins. 15X15 yds. GK: no