Defending (U13-U16)

Find our best soccer drills for U8-U12 kids that are carefully designed, easy to set up and simple to explain and manage

Soccer Possession Game # 4 Training Drill


Possession Game # 4 Print/Download This Drill Basic Information Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult) Number of Players: 10+ Difficulty: Medium Time: 15-20 min. Emphasis: Passing, Possession, Defending Field Preparation: grid (20yds x 30yds) cones to mark off area pinnies Description: red team plays keep-away …

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Soccer Finishing Game # 3 Training Drill


Finishing Game # 3 Print/Download This Drill Basic Information Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult) Number of Players: 6+ Difficulty: Medium-Hard Time: 20-25 min. Emphasis: Finishing, Passing, Attacking, Defending Field Preparation: 2 teams 1 goal with goalie cones to mark off area pinnies Description: play 5v4 …

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Soccer 4v4 Plus 2 Target Players Training Drill


4v4 Plus 2 Target 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: Defending, Attacking, Passing, Possession Field Preparation: 2 teams grid (40yds x 50yds) cones to mark off area 2 goals with goalies …

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Soccer Match Condition Training Drill


Match Condition 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: Dribbling, Attacking, Defending Field Preparation: 2 teams grid (30yds x 40yds) cones to mark off area 2 goals with goalies pinnies Description: …

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Soccer Field Goal Scrimmage Training Drill


Field Goal Scrimmage Print/Download This Drill Basic Information Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult) Number of Players: 8+ Difficulty: Medium Time: 15-25 min. Emphasis: Dribbling, Attacking, Defending Field Preparation: 2 teams cones to mark off area 2 cone goals in each half (3-4yds) 2 reg. goals …

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Soccer Middle Third Transition Training Drill


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 …

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Soccer End Zone Goalkeeper Training Drill


End Zone Goalkeeper Print/Download This Drill Basic Information Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult) Number of Players: 6+ Difficulty: Medium Time: 15-25 min. Emphasis: Dribbling, Attacking, Defending Field Preparation: 2 teams grid (25yds x 30yds) cones to mark off area pinnies Description: 3v3 each team has …

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Soccer Middle Zone w Defenders Training Drill


Middle Zone w Defenders Print/Download This Drill Basic Information Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) Number of Players: 6+ Difficulty: Easy Time: 10 min. Emphasis: Defending, Dribbling Field Preparation: each dribbler with a ball cones to mark off area middle zone 2-5yds deep pinnies for defenders …

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Soccer Middle Target Zone # 1 Training Drill


Middle Target Zone # 1 Print/Download This Drill Basic Information Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult) Number of Players: 6+ Difficulty: Medium-Hard Time: 20-30 min. Emphasis: Finishing, Passing, Possession, Attacking, Defending Field Preparation: 2 teams grid (50yds x 40yds) cones to mark off area mark off …

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Soccer Final Pass Training Drill


Final Pass 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, Passing Field Preparation: 2 teams grid (30yds x 40yds) cones to mark off area 2 goals with goalies pinnies Description: each …

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Soccer Finishing Game w Target Areas Training Drill


Finishing Game w Target Areas Print/Download This Drill Basic Information Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult) Number of Players: 9 Difficulty: Hard Time: 20-25 min. Emphasis: Finishing, Passing, Possession, Attacking, Defending Field Preparation: grid (25yds x 40yds) target areas (5yds x 5yds) cones to mark off …

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Soccer Fast Transitions Training Drill


Fast Transitions Print/Download This Drill Basic Information Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult) Number of Players: 6+ Difficulty: Medium Time: 15-20 min. Emphasis: Passing, Attacking, Defending Field Preparation: 4 teams grid (25yds x 40yds) 2 end zones 5-7yds deep cones to mark off area pinnies Description: …

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Finishing Game # 5


Finishing Game # 5 Print/Download This Drill Basic Information Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult) Number of Players: 10+ Difficulty: Hard Time: 20-30 min. Emphasis: Finishing, Attacking, Defending Field Preparation: 2 teams grid (30yds x 40yds) 2 goals with goalies 2 end zones 8-12yds deep cones …

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Soccer Multi Ball Game # 2 Training Drill


Multi Ball Game # 2 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: Dribbling, Attacking, Defending Field Preparation: 2 teams grid (40yds x 50yds) cones to mark off area 2 goals with …

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Soccer Finishing Drill # 9 Training Drill


Finishing Drill # 9 Print/Download This Drill Basic Information Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult) Number of Players: 9+ Difficulty: Easy Time: 10-15 min. Emphasis: Finishing, Defending Field Preparation: 4 groups 1 goal with goalie good supply of cones good supply of balls for continuous play …

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Soccer Middle Target Zones Training Drill


Middle Target Zones Print/Download This Drill Basic Information Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult) Number of Players: 8+ Difficulty: Medium Time: 15-30 min. Emphasis: Finishing, Passing, Attacking, Defending Field Preparation: grid (50yds x 40yds) cones to mark off area 2 goals with goalies pinnies Description: each …

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Soccer First Pass 1v1 Training Drill


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 …

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Soccer Forward Passes # 5 Training Drill


Forward Passes # 5 Print/Download This Drill Basic Information Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult) Number of Players: 8+ Difficulty: Hard Time: 20-25 min. Emphasis: Passing, Finishing, Attacking, Defending Field Preparation: 2 teams grid (30yds x 40yds) cones to mark off area middle zone10 yards deep …

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Soccer First Pass 3v3 Training Drill


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 …

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Soccer Forward Passes # 2 Training Drill


Forward Passes # 2 Print/Download This Drill Basic Information Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult) Number of Players: 8+ Difficulty: Hard Time: 20-25 min. Emphasis: Passing, Finishing, Attacking, Defending Field Preparation: 2 teams grid (30yds x 40yds) cones to mark off area middle zone10 yards deep …

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Soccer Forward Passes # 1 Training Drill


Forward Passes # 1 Print/Download This Drill Basic Information Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult) Number of Players: 8+ Difficulty: Hard Time: 20-25 min. Emphasis: Passing, Finishing, Attacking, Defending Field Preparation: 2 teams grid (30yds x 40yds) cones to mark off area middle zone10 yards deep …

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Soccer Flank Players In Zone Training Drill


Flank Players In Zone 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: Possession, Passing, Attacking, Defending Field Preparation: 2 teams grid (40yds x 50yds) cones to mark off area 2 goals with goalies …

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Soccer Forward Passes # 4 Training Drill


Forward Passes # 4 Print/Download This Drill Basic Information Age Group: (12-15yrs) (16-Adult) Number of Players: 12+ Difficulty: Hard Time: 15-25 min. Emphasis: Passing, Finishing, Attacking, Defending Field Preparation: 2 teams grid (30yds x 40yds) cones to mark off area middle zone10 yards deep 2 …

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Soccer Forward Passes # 3


Forward Passes # 3 Print/Download This Drill Basic Information Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult) Number of Players: 8+ Difficulty: Hard Time: 20-25 min. Emphasis: Passing, Finishing, Attacking, Defending Field Preparation: 2 teams grid (30yds x 40yds) cones to mark off area middle zone10 yards deep …

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Soccer First Pass 2v2 Training Drill


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 …

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