Over 300 Soccer Drills and Activities for All Age Levels

Setup: Make two 6x12yd grids. There are two lines per grid, with one line having the balls. First in line passes ball to first person in opposing line and then goes to defend them. They may not tackle ball. The person with the ball...

Setup: Create a 40x30yd (depending on ability) field with goals on each end. Make three teams of four players, with a goalkeeper in each goal. Teams play 5v5 (their four players plus a goalkeeper), while the third teams split...

Setup: Make a 15x15yd grid, and two teams of four players. The teams play 2v2 in the center while each team’s remaining two players are opposite each other on the outside of the grid. One team tries to score points by passing the ball...

Bobby Burling demonstrates the fundamentals of a proper throw-in. The major focuses should be on your hand position (hands on each side of the ball, overhead) and foot position (both feet must be on the ground and behind the line). In this...

Setup Make multiple fields depending on numbers at practice. Each field needs 7 players. Two players are in the center and are trying to get the ball from the other 5. If a defender gets the ball, the person who’s been in the center...

Setup This game is played with one goal. Make a line on either side of the goal with the coach behind the goal with all the balls. Coach throws a ball into the field and the first person from each line runs out to compete and get the...

Setup Everyone is it without balls. All balls are outside the grid. Inside the grid, you try and tag other people. If you tag them, they must hold the body part that got tagged and yell “ouch!” If they get tagged a 2nd time by someone...

Setup In your grid, all players have a ball and are on one end. The coach(es) stand(s) in the middle. When the coach says ‘go,’ all players (the swimmers) try to dribble from one end of the grid to the other without getting their ball...

Setup In each grid have three attackers, and a line of three defenders. When the coach starts the game, the first defender plays a ball to the furthest away attacker, and runs into the grid to try and get it back. The attackers try to...

Setup  Same game as before, but make 2 lines on each side of field and add a 2 yd goal to both ends. All balls with one line who starts by passing to one of the opposing players. The first player from each line comes out and play...

Setup Make two fields depending on numbers to reduce size of lines. Game starts with first player in defending line passing ball to the first person in either of the opposing lines. Once the ball is passed, the first players from each...

Setup 6yd goals on each side with goalkeepers. Give each team a formation. Add a wide zone on each side of the field (about 5 yards wide), but angle in like diagram. Players play a straight scrimmage. However, if a goal is scored from...

Setup Spread a series of “goals” around the grid, which are two cones 2yds apart. Can use gates from game before. Split your group into two teams. Teams try to score as many goals as they can by passing or dribbling through a goal....

Setup Make field and place two 4 yard goals at each corner. Each goal will have a goalkeeper. Play 5v5, with two goalkeepers from each team in the goals. 3v3 on field. Each goal counts as 1pt. Normal soccer rules, except no corners....

SETUP Players are in pairs with one ball per group Each player has a goal (3yds wide). The goals are 6yds apart. Make further away/closer depending on ability. Have extra balls close by The object is to score a goal on the opponent,...

Setup Make a 15×10 yard area with two two-yard goals on opposite sides of the grid. Two players are positioned in the grid and two players are resting, one behind each goal with extra balls. Repeat setup to accommodate the entire team...

Drill Setup Players are placed in pairs at the cones around grid. Each pair has one ball between them. The first person in the pair goes first and dribbles on the jog through grid in the center. Once in the middle they perform a...

Description Make two lines of cones, using the spacing shown. Make sure there is one cone per player. Have players in pairs, one ball per pair. One player stands over one cone with the ball, while the other stands over the cone facing...

Drill Description: Every player is in the grid with a ball. When the coach starts the game, everyone tries to pass their ball and hit someone else’s ball. Regardless if they hit or miss, they track down their own ball, dribble around...

This is a great soccer game that young players will love. It does require four small nets and 10 - 12 soccer drills and 8 players. Set up the drill as shown in the diagram with the four nets creating a space that is about 30 yards apart....

This is a great drill to follow up with after the "Fill the Bucket" drill becuase no additional setup is required. Players are divided up into teams of three players and each team will need 6 soccer balls. Now that all the soccer balls are...

This is a fun soccer relay race that young players will enjoy. This game is great for U6, U8, and even U10 age level players. Your players will love it and they also are forced to use ball control skills in order to succeed in this game....

Here is a set up in which you can run your team or group of players through a series of soccer drills focused on dribbling. This is a good setup and because you can keep players moving with less time in line and, in addition to the...

Can your players climb the mountain?  This soccer passing drill offers a great way to test the passing ability of your players. Set Up Place four lines of players as shown in the diagram with line #1 starting with the ball. The...

This is a great drill to add to your bank of passing and possession drills.  You should be able to run this drill with players 12 and up depending on their skill level.  Players in the U14 age level and above should definitely be...

This drill includes 10 players, 1 soccer ball, and 9 cones or discs.  Players will work on passing and receiving in several different ways, communicating, and staying focused / aware of their surroundings. The drill starts by player...

This is a good passing drill to work on timing, communication, accuracy, and awareness.  Set up the five lines as shown in the diagram and give the ball to the first player in line #1.  The player in line #1 will start the drill...

This is a 5 vs 5 drill but it can be adapted to be 6 vs 6 or 7 vs 7 depending on the number of players you have.  The drill is played in a rectangular area about 30 yards long by 20 yards wide and can also be adjusted if you have more...

The Two Touch Under Pressure passing drill focuses on receiving the ball on one foot and making a pass with the other foot while facing token pressure.  Players will form four lines as shown with three players starting in the middle...

In this soccer drill their are four lines, typically with two players each, and each player is required to have a ball.  On the whistle the first player from each line will dribble the ball into the box, tap the top of the ball with...

For this soccer drill you will need to set up 4 corners each with a player inside of the corners made out of cones. 4 players will be in the middle and 1 of the teams of players will start with the ball. The object is for the players to...

This soccer drill requires quick sharp passes.  The drill is simple enough that it can be used for age levels as young as the U10 level. The Player 1 starts by passing to Player 2.  Player 2 one touches the ball to player 3 and...

This is a good soccer passing drill that is like a game as well, especailly for players in the U16 age level.  Players are split up into groups of six and within those groups they are divided into three teams of two.  Each group...

This is a soccer passing drill that will help players develop a feel for the wall pass.  Set up the drill with four cones placed in a square about 15 yards apart.  P1 starts in the middle of the box with the ball.  P1 begins...

To set up this soccer drill, set up four cones in a rectangle that is about 15 x 25 yards.  There will be 3 players on one team against 1 defensive player. One offensive player is inside the rectangle and is gaurded by the defensive...

The more players work on this soccer passing drill the more they will develop a feel and timing that will allow them to do this drill well. This drill is best when using 8 players. Set up a square about 25 yards wide and place two players...

Touch, Turn & Shoot is a shooting soccer drill that focuses on a good first touch followed by a long shot on goal.   Players will receive the ball facing the passer with their back to the net. They will need to receive the...

Short-Short-Long is an essential passing drill for every team.  Setup goups of 3 with 1 ball.  Players 1-2 start less than 10 yards apart and player 3 should be no less that 15 yards away.  Player 1 passed to player 2,...

This soccer drill emphasizes the ability to read the movements of your teammates and make quick and accurate passes based off of those movements. This drill should be a good one for U14 age level and U16 age level players.  ...

It is important to add some fun soccer drills into your routine, especially drills for the younger kids. Here is a soccer drill that keeps things fun but also works on reaction, agility, quickness, and speed. This animation uses 6 players...

Setup: Play 7v7 on a field with high restraining lines. Objective is to play a through ball for an attacking player to run on to. Once that happens, players are allowed to play in that space. Players are also allowed to dribble over...

Setup: A ball is played in by a side server to a central player making a run into the box, creating a breakaway scenario. The goalkeeper tries to make a save, or have the attacking player’s shot miss the goal. Next ball is played in...

Setup: Two teams, and teams are split into two 18 yard boxes. Each team has three players on the defending half, and two on the attacking half. Players are restricted in their half, but can score from either half. Progression -...

Setup: In your 36x20 yd field, have a large goal on each endline. Make multiple 4v4 teams. Each goal has a GK. - Play 5v5, while other team(s) sit out around field to shag balls as needed. Both teams play a 3-1 formation. - Play for 3...

Setup: Field is 15x15yds with a goal in each corner of the field. Four lines of equal players, each line has multiple balls. Game starts with one team (of two players) dribbling out to attack the two goals on the other side. Two...

Setup: Play 5v5 on a 40x20yd field. Divide field in half with cones. All normal soccer rules apply. Encourage defending team to try and win the ball in the opponent’s half of the field. If they win the ball in opponent’s half, and...

Setup: Make two 15x15 yard grids that boarder each other (size depends on ability and number of players). Play 5v4 in one grid, while the remaining player is alone in the other grid. When the four players win the ball, they try and...

Setup: Split players into two teams. Each team has a goalkeeper. Place a shooting cone about 12 yards from each goal. Players must shoot before getting to that cone. The 2nd player in each line passes ball between the legs of 1st...