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
Dribbling Drills
Race to the Ball
Purpose Young players learn to dribble around and past defenders Drill Setup Create a 15 yard wide by 20 yard long grid and put a goal in each corner How it Works Divide players into
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
Dribble Through Goal Drill
Purpose Improves individual dribbling skills. Drill Setup Mark off a playing field that is 35 yards by 25 yards and create two 6-yard goals on each sideline, 5 yards from the touchline. Players dribble
Dribbling Grid Drill
Purpose Players work on maintaining a good dribble while they change pace and direction. Drill Setup Using 9 cones, mark off a four grid patternEach grid is 15 yards long by 10 yards
Short Dribble
Purpose This drill teaches players the importance of dribbling and moving the ball into the opposing teams territory. This is a skill that must be mastered for success. Drill Setup In this drill
Bring It Home
Purpose Young players learn to secure the ball and dribble it under control to a specified area. Set Up Create a 20 yard wide by 20 yard long grid and then create
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.
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