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Soccer Drills

Drills, activities, practices... whatever you call them, you'll find them here. Whether opposed or unopposed, working on individual or team skills, below you'll find our complete selection of soccer drills.

 

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A changing picture

A changing picture

Players have to adapt to different situations in-game. This quick-paced activity will give them options to consider.
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Practice 2: Receive under pressure

Practice 2: Receive under pressure

Three-part session helping players to deal with collecting passes while a defender closes in.
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Practice 1: Receive under pressure

Practice 1: Receive under pressure

Three-part session helping players to deal with collecting passes while a defender closes in.
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Passing with speed

Passing with speed

A simple exercise to encourage young players to work on their possession so they can dictate the play at pace.
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Practice 2: Cash in on overloads

Practice 2: Cash in on overloads

A session which encourages teams to make the most of having an extra player and create chances. Use this session as a standalone activity...
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Practice 3: Cash in on overloads

Practice 3: Cash in on overloads

A session which encourages teams to make the most of having an extra player and create chances. Use this session as a standalone activity...
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Pass and keep ball

Pass and keep ball

Retaining possession and reacting to transitions is vital for midfielders – this helps players create space to attack.
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Practice 1: Master the dribble

Practice 1: Master the dribble

A three-part session to develop players’ ability to beat their opponents in 1v1 situations.

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Practice 2: Master the dribble

Practice 2: Master the dribble

A three-part session to develop players’ ability to beat their opponents in 1v1 situations.
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Practice: Press from the front

Practice: Press from the front

This session develops players’ awareness and ability to press confidently as a unit.
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Practice 1: Learning to counter

Practice 1: Learning to counter

A session with an emphasis on playing the ball forward and making forward runs. Use this session as a standalone activity, or combine it ...
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Practice 2: Learning to counter

Practice 2: Learning to counter

This session provides players with overload situations that will give them opportunities for them to practice their finishing. Use this ...
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Practice 3: Learning to counter

Practice 3: Learning to counter

A session with an emphasis on playing the ball forward and making forward runs. Use this session as a standalone activity, or combine it ...
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Practice 2: We’re outnumbered!

Practice 2: We’re outnumbered!

Three-part session to help defenders protect the goal when they are short-handed.
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Practice 1: We’re outnumbered!

Practice 1: We’re outnumbered!

Three-part session to help defenders protect the goal when they are short-handed.
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Practice 3: Wide-player threat

Practice 3: Wide-player threat

Three-part session working on patterns of play to bring wingers into scoring positions.

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  • Taking your team to a tournament
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  • Receiving under pressure
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    Practice 2: Wide-player threat

    Practice 2: Wide-player threat

    Three-part session working on patterns of play to bring wingers into scoring positions.
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    Practice 1: Wide-player threat

    Practice 1: Wide-player threat

    Three-part session working on patterns of play to bring wingers into scoring positions.
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    Practice 1: Overloads for goals

    Practice 1: Overloads for goals

    This session provides players with overload situations that will give them opportunities for them to practice their finishing. Use this ...
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    Practice 2: Overloads for goals

    Practice 2: Overloads for goals

    This session provides players with overload situations that will give them opportunities for them to practice their finishing. Use this ...
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    Small-sided game: Overloads for goals

    Small-sided game: Overloads for goals

    This session provides players with overload situations that will give them opportunities for them to practice their finishing. Use this ...
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    Practice: Winning the ball in midfield

    Practice: Winning the ball in midfield

    This session replicates situations where midfielders can find themselves outnumbered and a timely tackle is needed to stop the move in its ...
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    Practice 2: Counter pressing

    Practice 2: Counter pressing

    Three-part session on a key facet of the modern game – reacting to win back possession.
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    Practice 1: Counter pressing

    Practice 1: Counter pressing

    Three-part session on a key facet of the modern game - reacting to win back possession.

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