Guard The Ball
Purpose Defensive player works on blocking passes and shots. Drill Setup Divide team into groups of 4, mark off a 12-yard square for each group. Place a cone with a ball on top
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
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
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.
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
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
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
Quarter Eagles
Purpose Develops quick hip rotation, explosiveness and balance Setup Start in good athletic position with knees bent and arms out in front of you. Execution Complete a quarter turn to the right by jumping with
Breakaway Drill
Purpose Players learn to keep control of the ball and get a good shot on goal in a breakaway situation. Drill Setup Have players form two lines at midfield or about 20 to