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U15 Soccer Drills and Games

Players will need to refine their skills as tactics become vital to gameplay. Specific weaknesses in individuals must be worked on and as the game becomes more competitive mental attitudes must be strong. Technique will focus on speed and accuracy.


Recommended to play 11v11

 

PRIORITY: The complete player – understanding their role

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Practice 1: Finding space and offering an option

Practice 1: Finding space and offering an option

This session promotes the benefits of players finding space and being in position to receive passes. Use this session as a standalone act...
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Practice 2: Finding space and offering an option

Practice 2: Finding space and offering an option

This session promotes the benefits of players finding space and being in position to receive passes. Use this session as a standalone act...
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Practice 3: Finding space and offering an option

Practice 3: Finding space and offering an option

This session promotes the benefits of players finding space and being in position to receive passes. Use this session as a standalone act...
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Movement and combinations to attack

Movement and combinations to attack

Helps attackers to understand how their movement and position can create space and, ultimately, scoring chances.
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Play over or through

Play over or through

A ‘piggy in the middle’-style game in which players learn when to go direct to team-mates while under pressure.
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1v1, 2v2, 3v3

1v1, 2v2, 3v3

Allow players to express themselves and work in small teams in a fun, quick practice.
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Warm-up: Combine and support

Warm-up: Combine and support

Sharpen up your players’ technical skills and reactions to transitions in this three-part session.
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Practice: Combine and support

Practice: Combine and support

Sharpen up your players’ technical skills and reactions to transitions in this three-part session.

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Small-sided game: Combine and support

Small-sided game: Combine and support

Sharpen up your players’ technical skills and reactions to transitions in this three-part session.
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Goalkeepers learn to play out

Goalkeepers learn to play out

Players are encouraged to be patient in the build up and to use the goalkeeper as an extra player to pass to.
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Time to receive

Time to receive

Give your players the time they need to receive the ball in the final third using the safe zone in this session.
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Take chances quickly

Take chances quickly

A fast-paced practice which will encourage your players to shoot from various distances while under pressure.
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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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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 1: Cash in on overloads

Practice 1: 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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    Warm-up: Pressed into action

    Warm-up: Pressed into action

    Apply pressure, regain possession and then use the ball in this session. Use this session as a standalone activity, or combine it with two ...
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    Practice: Pressed into action

    Practice: Pressed into action

    Apply pressure, regain possession and then use the ball in this session. Use this session as a standalone activity, or combine it with two ...
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    Small-sided game: Pressed into action

    Small-sided game: Pressed into action

    Apply pressure, regain possession and then use the ball in this session. Use this session as a standalone activity, or combine it with two ...
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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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    Warm-up: Press from the front

    Warm-up: Press from the front

    This session develops players’ awareness and ability to press confidently as a unit.
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    Small-sided game: Press from the front

    Small-sided game: 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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