Double Gate Passing Print/Download This Drill Basic Information Age Group: (5-7yrs)(8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) Number of Players: 6+ Difficulty: Easy Time: 5-10 min. Emphasis: Passing Field Preparation: in pairs each pair with a ball grid (30yds x 20yds) cones to mark off area Description: players pass through one opening and receive the ball through another (as shown) …

5v2 Keep Away Print/Download This Drill Basic Information Age Group (5-7yrs)(8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult) Number of Players 7+ Difficulty Medium Time 10-15 min. Emphasis: Passing, Possession Field Preparation: 2 groups grid (15yds x 25ds) cones to mark off area pinnies supply of balls ready for continuous play Description: 5 attackers attempt to keep the ball away …

5v2 Keep Away # 2 Print/Download This Drill Basic Information Age Group: (5-7yrs)(8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult) Number of Players: 5+ Difficulty: Easy-Medium Time: 10-15 min. Emphasis: Passing, Possession Field Preparation: 2 groups grid (15yds x 25ds) cones to mark off area pinnies Description: 5 attackers attempt to keep ball away from 2 defenders one defender starts …

5v2 Finishing Practice Print/Download This Drill Basic Information Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult) Number of Players: 9+ Difficulty: Medium-Hard Time: 15-25 min. Emphasis: Passing, Attacking, Defending, Finishing Field Preparation: 1x goal with goalie good supply of cones good supply of balls for continuous play pinnies Description: play 3v2 inside the grid plus two attackers on …

50-50 Ball Print/Download This Drill Basic Information Age Group (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) Number of Players 4+ Difficulty Easy Time 10-15 min. Emphasis: Dribbling Field Preparation: cones to mark off area supply of balls pinnies Description: each team behind its own goal line on coach’s command (calls players by name), one player from each side runs …

4v4 with Wall Players Print/Download This Drill Basic Information Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult) Number of Players: 8+ Difficulty: Easy-Medium Time: 15-25 min. Emphasis: Finishing, Passing, Possession, Attacking, Defending Field Preparation: 2 teams grid (25yds x 40yds) 2 goals with goalies cones to mark off area good supply of balls for continuous play Description: play …

4v4 Neutral Goalie Print/Download This Drill Basic Information Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult) Number of Players: 7+ Difficulty: Easy Time: 15-20 min. Emphasis: Finishing, Defending, Passing, Attacking, Defending Field Preparation: 2 teams grid (20yds x 25yds) 1 goal with goalie cones to mark off area good supply of balls for continuous play pinnies repeat …

4v4 Wall Players and End Zones Print/Download This Drill Basic Information Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult) Number of Players: 8+ Difficulty: Medium Time: 15-20 min. Emphasis: Attacking, Defending, Dribbling, Possession, Passing Field Preparation: 2 teams grid (30yds x 40yds) cones to mark off area pinnies Description: play 4v4 with 2 wall players on each side line …

4v4 w Targets Print/Download This Drill Basic Information Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult) Number of Players: 10+ Difficulty: Medium Time: 10-20 min. Emphasis: Dribbling Field Preparation: 2 teams cones to mark off area pinnies Description: play 3v3 each team has two target players around the grid a shown teams score by having a player dribble …

4v4 w Target Player Print/Download This Drill Basic Information Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult) Number of Players: 7+ Difficulty: Medium Time: 15-20 min. Emphasis: Passing, Possession Field Preparation: 2 teams grid (20yds x 30yds) cones to mark off area pinnies Description: teams score by connecting 6 passes in a row or by passing to neutral …

4v4 Breakaways Print/Download This Drill Basic Information Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult) Number of Players: 8+ Difficulty: Easy-Medium Time: 15-25 min. Emphasis: Dribbling, Attacking, Defending Field Preparation: 2 teams grid (40yds x 50yds) cones to mark off area 1 goal w goalie pinnies Description: play 4v4 attacker has to dribble across defender’s end line to play …

Dribble Team Tag Print/Download This Drill Basic Information Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) Number of Players: 6+ Difficulty: Medium Time: 10-15 min. Emphasis:  Dribbling Field Preparation: 2 teams each player with a ball grid (25yds x 30yds) cones to mark off area Description: players on each team are assigned a number from 1-5 player no.1 …

Channel Players # 5 Print/Download This Drill Basic Information Age Group (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult) Number of Players 10+ Difficulty Medium-Hard Time 20-25 min. Emphasis: Possession, Passing, Attacking, Defending Field Preparation: 2 teams grid (30yds x 50yds) channel area (6yds x 50yds) 2 goals with goalies cones to mark off area pinnies good supply of balls for continuous …

Catch Up Dribble Print/Download This Drill Basic Information Age Group:(5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) Number of Players: 6+ Difficulty: Easy Time: 5-10 min. Emphasis: Dribbling Field Preparation: each player with a ball except for defenders cones to mark off area Description: dribblers attempt to dribble to the opposite side without losing their ball 2-3 defenders start appr. 5 …

Double Shot Print/Download This Drill Basic Information Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult) Number of Players: 10+ Difficulty: Medium Time: 10-15 min. Emphasis: Finishing, Passing Field Preparation: 2 goals with goalies good supply of balls for continuous play Description: players pass and shoot on goal in the sequence as shown on the first shooting attempt the …

Dribbling Warm Up – Cool Down Print/Download This Drill Basic Information Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) Number of Players: 5+ Difficulty: Easy Time: 5-10 min. Emphasis: Dribbling Field Preparation: each player with a ball cones to mark off area cones to be randomly placed in grid – one less than # of players Description: players …

Warm Up # 14 Warm up isn’t dull! The warm ups and drills provide diversity to training sessions and a great time of playing soccer begins straightaway. You will find something here for all team sizes and skill levels. The vast majority of exercises utilize the ball. Motivate your team and yet leave some strength …

Building From the Back Print/Download This Drill Basic Information Age Group (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult) Number of Players 8+ Difficulty Medium-Hard Time 15-30 min. Emphasis: Passing, Dribbling, Attacking, Defending Field Preparation: 2 teams grid (40yds x 50yds) cones to mark off area / zones 2 goals with goalies pinnies good supply of balls for continuous play …

1-2 Combinations This is a great combination passing drill that will help focus on passing with speed and to feet. Print/Download this Drill Basic Information Age Group: (6-8yrs) (9-12yrs) (13-16yrs) Number of Players: 10+ (Group / Team) Difficulty: Easy-Medium Time: 10-15 min. Emphasis: Passing, Finishing Field Preparation cones to mark off area good supply of …

Soccer Dodgeball Use the following soccer drill, based on a tag game idea, to appeal to all age groups and to get players ready to focus on your soccer coaching session. Print/Download this Drill Basic Information Age Group: (6-8yrs) (9-12yrs) (13-16yrs) (17-Adult) Number of Players: 8+ Difficulty: Easy-Medium Time: 10-15 min. Emphasis: Dribbling Field Preparation …

Do you feel like it’s a never ending battle to come up with healthy lunch ideas and/or make lunches in the morning? About a year ago I decided to stop the madness and give the job to my kids!  We came up with a few things they could make on their own and set some rules …

Make these easy, kid-friendly St. Patrick's Day Cupcakes in just 5 minutes or less!

Looking for a quick and fun treat for your kids for St. Patrick’s Day? You can easily whip up these St. Patrick’s Day cupcakes in no time at all! Simply grab a bag of Rolo Candy and Airhead Xtremes and try one of these 3 simple versions: 5 minutes Cupcakes In as little as 5 minutes …

Do you write check after check to pay for your kids activities? Find out why your kids help contribute toward their activity fees.

Our boys are in the midst of winter workouts for their travel baseball team. This also means, our teams are prepping for the upcoming season: ordering uniforms, scheduling games and tournaments and raising funds to pay for it all. In order for all of the planning to come together, every parent gets assigned a committee. This …

The reason for this drill is to show your tennis student how to serve in tennis with focus and intent.

Kids and shoes…  It seems they are either outgrowing them at a rapid pace or playing so hard they are always filthy!  If dirt is the problem, we have you covered.  With a few simples steps you can clean up their tennis shoes and have them looking new again. Here’s the best way to clean tennis …