Moving Gauntlet
This drill will help players keep good control of the ball while being pressured by the opponent.
Soccer Drills for Kids (8 and Under)
1 V 1 Race To The Ball
Players learn to control the ball, beat a defender and hit a solid scoring shot as they race to the ball and then try and dribble and score against their opponent.
Quarter Eagles
This drill develops quick hip rotation, explosiveness and balance. If you have a partner you can make the drill more difficult by having them call out the direction (right or left) for you to jump.
Bring It Home
Young players learn to secure the ball and dribble it under control to a specified area in this fundamental drill.
Put Your Foot Down
This drill teaches players to stop the ball so they can control it and improve their game.
Ball Wins
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.
3 vs 3 with Small Goals
Players work on defensive fundamentals in a 3-on-3 setting that pits 3 defenders against 3 attackers.
Jockey Drill
Defenders learn to close out and “jockey” the offensive player backward away from the goal.