Through The Middle # 2 If your players can’t pass and receive the ball, they will not be successful. These two vital skills are featured in this activity. Print/Download This Drill Basic Information Age Group: (5-7yrs)(8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) Number of Players: 8+ Difficulty: Easy Time: 5-10 min. Emphasis: Passing Field Preparation: grid (20yds x 20yds) cones …

Self Pass in Groups Print/Download This Drill Basic Information Age Group: (5-7yrs)(8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult) Number of Players: 8+ Difficulty: Easy Time: 5 min. Emphasis: Passing Field Preparation: half the group with a ball grid (20yds x 30yds) cones to mark off area Description: players with the ball pass it through open legs of standing players …

Middle Third Transition Print/Download This Drill Basic Information Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult) Number of Players: 8+ Difficulty: Medium-Hard Time: 15-25 min. Emphasis: Passing, Possession, Attacking, Defending Field Preparation: 2 teams grid (40yds x 50yds) cones to mark off area 3 zones 2 goals with goalies  pinnies Description: each team defends and attacks a …

Dynamic Passing # 5 Print/Download This Drill Basic Information Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) Number of Players: 4+ Difficulty: Easy Time: 5-10 min. Emphasis: Passing Field Preparation: in pairs each pair with a ball repeat setup to accommodate entire team   Description: players pass diagonally to their partner as shown pair to complete most passes …

Dynamic Passing # 4 Print/Download This Drill Basic Information Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult) Number of Players: 4+ Difficulty: Easy Time: 5-10 min. Emphasis: Passing Field Preparation: groups of 4 two balls per group repeat setup to accommodate the entire team Description: players pass two balls around into same direction as shown   Variation: …

Middle Zone Crossing Print/Download This Drill Basic Information Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) Number of Players: 6+ Difficulty: Easy Time: 10-15 min. Emphasis: Passing Field Preparation: 3 teams grid (20yds x 30yds) middle zone 5-7 yards deep cones to mark off area Description: play with four balls players in outer zones attempt to pass through …

Moveable Goal # 3 Print/Download This Drill Basic Information Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) Number of Players: 10+ Difficulty: Easy-Medium Time: 10-15 min. Emphasis: Dribbling, Passing Field Preparation: 2 teams each team has one ball grid (20yds x 30yds) cones to mark off area pinnies Description: target players from each team hold on to pinnie …

Mini Goals # 1 Print/Download This Drill Basic Information Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult) Number of Players: 6+ Difficulty: Easy-Medium Time: 10-20 min. Emphasis: Dribbling, Passing Field Preparation: in pairs each pair with a ball cones to mark off area 4 cone goals (2-4yds) Description: pair of players pass ball back and forth (two …

First Pass 1v1 Print/Download This Drill Basic Information Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) Number of Players: 6+ Difficulty: Easy-Medium Time: 10-20 min. Emphasis: Attacking, Defending, Passing Field Preparation: in pairs each pair with a ball grid (15yds x 15yds) cones to mark off area good supply of balls for continuous play repeat setup to accommodate …

Finishing Target Print/Download This Drill Basic Information Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult) Number of Players: 8+ Difficulty: Medium Time: 15-20 min. Emphasis: Finishing, Passing, Dribbling Field Preparation: 2 teams grid (25yds x 40yds) cones to mark off area good supply of balls for continuous play pinnies Description: teams score a point by dribbling across …

First Pass 3v3 Print/Download This Drill Basic Information Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult) Number of Players: 9+ Difficulty: Easy-Medium Time: 15-25 min. Emphasis: Attacking, Dribbling, Passing, Defending Field Preparation: grid (25yds x 20yds) cones to mark off area pinnies good supply of balls for continuous play repeat setup to accommodate the entire team Description: …

First Pass 2v2 Print/Download This Drill Basic Information Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) Number of Players: 8+ Difficulty: Medium Time: 15-25 min. Emphasis: Attacking, Passing, Dribbling, Defending Field Preparation: grid (20yds x 20yds) cones to mark off area pinnies good supply of balls for continuous play repeat setup to accommodate the entire team Description: player …

Move Signal Print/Download This Drill Basic Information Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) Number of Players: 4+ Difficulty: Easy Time: 5 min. Emphasis: Dribbling, Passing Field Preparation: each player with a ball grid (20yds x 30yds) cones to mark off area Description: each player dribbles inside playing area coach demonstrates 3-4 moves/feints, assigning each a number when …

Moveable Goal # 4 Print/Download This Drill Basic Information Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult) Number of Players: 8+ Difficulty: Easy-Medium Time: 10-20 min. Emphasis: Passing, Possession Field Preparation: 2 teams grid (20yds x 30yds) cones to mark off area pinnies Description: neutral target players hold a pinnie between them and move around the grid …

Finishing w Time Limit Print/Download This Drill Basic Information Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult) Number of Players: 8+ Difficulty: Medium Time: 20-25 min. Emphasis: Finishing, Possession, Passing, Attacking, Defending Field Preparation: 2 teams grid (35yds x 50yds) 2x goals with goalies cones to mark off area good supply of balls for continuous play pinnies …

Moveable Goal # 2 Print/Download This Drill Basic Information Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) Number of Players: 10+ Difficulty: Easy-Medium Time: 10-15 min. Emphasis: Dribbling, Passing Field Preparation: each player with a ball except for target players grid (20yds x 30yds) cones to mark off area pinnies Description: target players hold a pinnie between them …

Knock Out # 3 Print/Download This Drill Basic Information Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult) Number of Players: 8+ Difficulty: Easy-Medium Time: 5-15 min. Emphasis: Dribbling, Passing Field Preparation: each player with a ball cones to mark off grid Description: players dribble inside the playing area on coach’s command all players attempt to knock out …

Knock Off # 2 Print/Download This Drill Basic Information Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult) Number of Players: 6+ Difficulty: Medium-Hard Time: 15-20 min. Emphasis: Passing, Finishing, Attacking, Defending Field Preparation: 2 teams grid (30yds x 30yds) cones to mark off area pinnies Description: 3v3 teams score by knocking off balls which are placed on …

Knock Off # 1 Print/Download This Drill Basic Information Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult) Number of Players: 6+ Difficulty: Medium-Hard Time: 15-20 min. Emphasis: Passing, Finishing, Attacking, Defending Field Preparation: 2 teams grid (30yds x 30yds) cones to mark off area pinnies Description: 3v3 each team defends and attacks a line of balls players …

King Target Player Print/Download This Drill Basic Information Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult) Number of Players: 8+ Difficulty: Easy-Medium Time: 10-20 min. Emphasis: Possession, Passing Field Preparation: 2 teams grid (30yds x 30yds) cones to mark off area pinnies Description: each team has one designated “King” who carries a ball in his hand teams …

Key Possession Print/Download This Drill Basic Information Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult) Number of Players: 10+ Difficulty: Medium Time: 15-25 min. Emphasis: Possession, Passing Field Preparation: 2 teams grid (40yds x 50yds) cones to mark off area 2 goals pinnies Description: each team defends and attacks a goal teams must complete 5 passes before …

Key Possession # 2 Print/Download This Drill Basic Information Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult) Number of Players: 8+ Difficulty: Medium Time: 15-25 min. Emphasis: Possession, Passing Field Preparation: 2 teams grid (40yds x 50yds) cones to mark off area 2 goals pinnies Description: each team defends and attacks a goal each player of a …

Keep Away Print/Download This Drill Basic Information Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult) Number of Players: 4+ Difficulty: Easy-Medium Time: 10-15 min. Emphasis: Possession, Passing Field Preparation: grid (20yds x 20yds) cones to mark off area pinnie to carry for defender Description: attackers attempt to keep ball away from defender by passing if the ball …

Hot Zone Shooting # 2 Print/Download This Drill Basic Information Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) Number of Players: 6+ Difficulty: Easy Time: 10-15 min. Emphasis: Finishing, Passing Field Preparation: each player with a ball 1 goal with goalie cones to mark off area hot zone (10yds x 4yds) good supply of balls for continuous play …

Hit The Gate Print/Download This Drill Basic Information Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) Number of Players: 2+ Difficulty: Easy-Medium Time: 10-15 min. Emphasis: Passing Field Preparation: in pairs each pair with a ball cones to mark off goals Description: players are awarded a point if the ball goes through the goal player that scores 10 …