Running with the ball in a game
in Ball Control and Footwork, Small Sided Games
In this small-sided game players get rewarded for holding onto the ball and running with it. The team that covers the most ground will score the most points MORE
Stop and go soccer coaching drill
in Ball Control and Footwork, Soccer drills and skills
This is a great soccer coaching workout for players of all ages. Get your players running, stopping the ball and controlling it around a series of cones. Players must use skill, technique and agility in this soccer drill. It also needs a soccer brain because your players not only have to control the ball, then... MORE
Shield the ball soccer drill
in Ball Control and Footwork, Soccer drills and skills
In this fun soccer coaching drill, the players with a ball must shield and defend for their life while the defender competes to win possession of the ball. The different sizes and strengths of your players ensure each physical battle is different and a good learning opportunity for defending skills. Soccer drill set up... MORE
Soccer drill for aerial ball control
in Ball Control and Footwork, Soccer drills and skills
This soccer drill is about coaching your players to use the top of the foot to “cushion” control a ball to improve touch in tight situations such as a goal-kick dropping in to a crowded midfield. The aim of this soccer drill is for your players to be able to bring the ball under instant... MORE
First touch soccer training drill
in Ball Control and Footwork, Soccer drills and skills
If you want to improve the first touch of your players, this is a good soccer coaching drill to get them doing it properly. First touch is important so players can get the ball under control quickly, allowing them to make use of any space they have created. Soccer coaching drill tips Players should be... MORE
Soccer agility drill with a competitive edge
in Ball Control and Footwork, Soccer drills and skills
This agility warm-up soccer drill has the added attraction of having a competitive element which will appeal to your team. Set up the soccer drill Two players start side by side. One player is the “runner” and the other is the “shadow.” At the start of this soccer drill, the runner is only allowed to... MORE
Fun soccer training drill for all round development
in Ball Control and Footwork, Soccer drills and skills
Make your training drills fun with this soccer coaching drill from Tony Carr, academy director, West Ham, English Premier League. In the drill players have to react to the next ball from a variety of positions – not only that, they also have to turn and be involved in the next part of the drill.... MORE
Soccer coaching drill for controlling high balls
in Ball Control and Footwork, Soccer drills and skills
I’ve been getting my young players to use soccer drills that work on controlling high balls. It’s a soccer skill that players need to set themselves up for a shot at goal. I can remember Eric Cantona of Manchester Utd and Leeds fame commenting that every night he threw balls high into the air and... MORE
