Three Ball Possession Drill
Purpose Forces players to be good passers in order to keep possession of the ball. Drill Setup Create two equal numbered teams.Use three soccer balls. How it Works Coach says "go" or blows whistle.Each team
Zombie Invasion
Purpose Young players learn to dribble around and past defenders. Drill Setup Create a 15 yard wide by 20 yard long grid and then create a 4 yard by 4 yard square in
Circle the Cone
Purpose Players will learn to make quick crisp passes. Drill Setup For this drill you need one cone, two players, and a ball. How it Works Set one player about 15 yards from the cone.
Short Corner
Purpose Players get to practice corner kicks in this basic drill. Drill Setup This is set up as a corner kick. So one player will be taking the corner kick, another player will
Midfield Defense Drill
Purpose This drill improves zonal defending, passing, communication and decisionmaking in the important midfield area. Drill Setup Mark off a field that is 44 yards long by 25 yards wide. Divide players into
Split the Seam Drill
Purpose Defenders work with a partner to prevent passes through their area. Drill Setup Create a 7 yard by 7 yard square with cones. How it Works 4 attackers around the outside of the square.
Three Zone Passing
Purpose Improves passers' decision making, accuracy and ability to spot opportunities. Drill Setup Create a field that is 40 yards long by 20 yards wide and divide it into thirds. How it
Central Goal Shooting
Purpose Players practice coming under control and then taking a shot to beat a goaltender. Drill Setup Create a grid that is 30 yards long by 20 yards wide and put a goal
Corner Attack
Purpose Players get familiar with shooting off the dribble and with making moves to get open for a shot. Drill Setup Create a grid that is 15 yards long by 20 yards wide.