In this small-sided game, players are rewarded additional points when they successfully switch the play before scoring a goal! Passing Drill – 3 Zone Switching The Play Set Up The Drill Set up a 40×50 yard field using small cones….
In this fun and competitive passing drill, teams work in different directions within the same grid, scoring points by maintaining possession and playing it from one target player to another. Passing Drill – North South East West Set Up The…
Choosing the right size soccer ball for your child or your team is incredibly important. Choose a soccer ball size that’s too big and heavy and kids may struggle to kick the ball, and they could even injure themselves! So,…
This simple but competitive small-sided game is a great warm-up for any passing and possession session and can be enjoyed by players of all ages from 9 years and up. Triangle Gate Drill Set Up The Drill Mark off a 30…
Like any skill, to improve at soccer it’s important to practice, practice, practice! That means not only must you regularly attend soccer training sessions, but you must also practice at home and in your spare time. Below you’ll find 7…
In this fun and active warm-up game, players get to practice their dribbling and shielding skills as they try and stop Virgil Van Dijk from stealing their ball and scoring a goal!
Looking for fun soccer drills for 5 year olds? Look no further! Below you’ll find five super fun soccer drills and games that five-year-olds absolutely love to play. Coaching 5 year olds can be the hardest and the most rewarding…
Like many sports, soccer has a lot of requirements when it comes to the soccer field size and dimensions. You may be surprised to hear that not all soccer fields are the same size. However, all official soccer fields do…
This exciting and fun soccer warm-up game for kids is based on the Despicable Me movies and is a fantastic game to play to add some fun to your soccer training session. In this game, one player will act as…
In this simple 2v1 soccer drill players get plenty of opportunities to shoot and make basic tactical decisions as they outnumber their opponent. Adding a counter goal for the defender also encourages maintaining possession of the ball after successfully winning…
In this super fun warm-up game for kids, players get to run, change direction, and chase each other to catch their ‘duck tail’. This game is a great activity to use at the beginning of any soccer training session to get kids warmed up and having fun.
In recent years the full-back position in soccer has undergone somewhat of a revolution. What was once primarily a defensive role, in many teams, the modern-day full-back is now expected to provide width and support in attack, make assists, put…
In this fast and exciting transition game, teams take turns attacking and defending a large goal. This activity has all the elements of a regular soccer game and can be used for players of all abilities aged 9-18. Related: Transition…
Transition in soccer is both incredibly important and often overlooked by coaches when planning their sessions. In this post, we’ll explain exactly what transition in soccer is and the different types of transition and transition phases a soccer coach should…
Determining the ‘soccer age’ of a child is essential for parents and youth soccer coaches to ensure players join teams in the correct age group. Calculating a child’s soccer age may seem challenging but it’s actually very simple. Below we’ll…
This small-sided game is great for use in training sessions focusing on possession, transitioning, and passing. Players will compete in two teams and must quickly transition from attacking to defending and vice versa throughout the drill. This activity can also…
This 2v2 defending drill has multiple repetitions in which the defenders approach the attackers from different angles as they look to win the ball and find their defensive shape quickly.
This 1v1 soccer defending drill is great to focus on individual defending techniques and is a fantastic activity to start any defending training session. This drill gives players lots of decision-making opportunities and repetitions on the ball while competing 1…
When coaching youth soccer, having lots of fun soccer warm up games in your back pocket is absolutely essential! Not only will playing fun games with your players ensure your coaching session is a huge success, but the children’s love…
This soccer drill is one of Pep Guardiola’s favorite rondo drills. It’s a great passing and possession game and one that players love!