Jockey Drill
Purpose Defenders learn to close out and “jockey” the offensive player backward away from the goal. Setup Mark off two 10-yard squares. Execution Defenders line up at one end,...
Finger Spaceman (Game)
Purpose This is a great drill to build continued learning and reinforcement of dribbling with your head up. Setup Place four cones in a 30 yard by 30 yard area. Give all of...
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 a...
Bring It Home
Purpose Young players learn to secure the ball and dribble it under control to a specified area. Set Up Two players stand on opposite edges of a circle. One player stands in...
Keep Away Drill
Purpose Players practice making pinpoint passes against defensive pressure. Set Up Two players stand on opposite edges of a circle. One player stands in the middle of the...
Tackle Drill
Purpose Defenders learn to win the ball from an attacker on a tackle. Set Up Mark off two 10-yard squares. Instructions 1. Coach kicks a ball onto the pitch between the two...
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...
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 to run...
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....