Run and Shoot Drill
Purpose Players practice shooting after a breakaway run. Set Up Mark off a field that is approximately 30 yards wide by 20 to 30 yards long. Put a goal at each end. Instructions Players line
Weak Foot Dribble
Purpose This is an easy but important drill that helps players improve their dribbling with their non-dominant foot. Set Up On half of the soccer field set-up two sets of five cones. The
Into the Wide Open
Purpose Encourages defenders to keep attackers out wide instead of going for a tackle, missing and letting them penetrate. Set Up Mark off a field that is approximately 30 yards long by 25
Dual Cross Passes
Purpose This drill teaches teamwork, ball handling, passing and finishing. Set Up Form two lines near opposite corners on the same half of the field. Instructions The first player in each line will dribble
1 V 1 Race To The Ball
Purpose Players learn to control the ball, beat a defender and hit a solid scoring shot. Set Up Coach divides players into two teams. Teams form two lines at the same sideline. Instructions 1.
Moving Gauntlet
Purpose This drill will help players keep good control of the ball while being pressured by the opponent. Setup Players should form two lines and face each other stretching all the way
Put Your Foot Down
Purpose This drill teaches players to stop the ball so they can control it and improve their game. Set Up Depending on the number of coaches you have, you might be able
Ball Wins
Purpose This drill helps players learn to dribble with speed. It also teaches the players to keep their heads up so they know who has more balls. Setup Set-up four cones in
You’re It
Purpose Players will be practicing ball control in a confined area which will help them develop the need skills for individual ball possession. Drill Setup Set four cones up in a square that