U12 soccer drills and games

Development for U12 soccer players includes making the most of the moment of transition in counter attacks, being compact in defence, preventing forward play and penetrating lines. Small-sided games are ideal at this age to get across defend attack principles.
Recommended to play 9v9
PRIORITY: Development of Individual Technique at Speed

Triple Whammy

in Attacking, Fun soccer games

This fun game has reactions to call/ball. First touch (may be a shot or header). Support from team mates. Dribble and shoot/pass and follow ups. MORE

Up and Down

in Attacking, Fun soccer games

A game for reacting to gained or lost ball, speed and direction, passing and forward runs, defend and delay, and recovery runs to mark players or space. MORE

Long and Short of It

in Fun soccer games, Passing

This game improves players’ ability to make quick decisions on play and enhances awareness and judgement on space and distance. It involves Support play angles and distances. Reaction to lost and regained session. Awareness of space and team mates. MORE

Six Shooter

in Fun soccer games, Shooting

Great way to improve attitude to shooting, accuracy/power, support play and follow ups. Skills include creating space and good body shape to receive the ball for a potential first time shot. Attitude to shoot, first touch, angles, support communication and accuracy/power rebounds. MORE

Connect Four

in Fun soccer games, Passing

Fun ways to coach when to play forward, first touch, movement/angles and communication, weight and accuracy of pass, and shield from defender. MORE

Prison Break

in Fun soccer games, Soccer dribbling drills

Possession play and counter attack with these key skills: Anticipation, patience, interception, movement and quick, accurate passing. MORE

Pin Point

in Fun soccer games, Shooting

This fun game works on passing and shooting low and accurately. Good passing and movement, attitude to shooting, accuracy before power and follow ups. MORE