Fitness Competition Drill

Fitness Competition Drill — two players race through the zig-zag cones and shoot at the small goal

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/fNENFqTmAoQ OR https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wE9LFRtFyog PLAYERS: +6 TIME: 10-15 min. FOCUS: Fitness AGE: U8+ INTENSITY: 7/10 SETUP Arrange the cones as illustrated in the setup image: a start cone, four cones in a zig-zag pattern, and a final cone 5-10 meters in front of a small goal. Set up one identical course per team so the teams […]

Pre-Season Fitness Drill

Pre-season fitness drill with dribbling and shooting.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/iuwD2Aisa_g OR https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DW6tWV6Nv7U PLAYERS: +4 TIME: 20 min. FOCUS: Fitness Drill AGE: U8+ INTENSITY: 7 (1-10) SETUP Arrange cones, obstacles, and the small goal as illustrated in the setup image. Position at least 2 players between each starting cone, with a minimum of 4 players in total. Adjust the distances between cones and obstacles based […]

3 Player Passing Drill

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/RmXxwfnxIFs OR https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiYnUP8X2MU PLAYERS: +3 TIME: 10-15 min. FOCUS: Passing AGE: U8+ INTENSITY: 3/10 SETUP Arrange the cones in a straight line, following the distances indicated in the setup image: a gate of two cones (2-3 meters wide) at each end, with a single cone in the middle 5-8 meters from each gate. Involve a […]

The Barcelona Line Passing Drill

The Barcelona Line Passing Drill one-two variation before the ball is worked up the line

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/cfiHl-uqzLE OR https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0J4hqZ2srG4 PLAYERS: +4 TIME: 10-15 min. FOCUS: Passing AGE: U8+ INTENSITY: 3/10 SETUP Arrange 4 cones in a line, spacing them 5-10 meters apart. (Optionally, substitute the 2 middle cones with man-markers, if available.) Assign one player to each cone, totaling 4 players participating in the drill. Adjust distances between cones based on […]

The “Xavi” Midfielder Drill

The "Xavi" Midfielder Drill inside-the-square variation — the midfielder controls the ball within the cones before passing to a goal

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/v-Eaht8W-AE OR https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phhuOUUpIeo PLAYERS: +2 TIME: 10-15 min. FOCUS: Dribbling AGE: U5+ INTENSITY: 3/10 SETUP Make a square of 4 cones with a distance of 2-5 meters between each. Place 3 small goals 5-10 meters from the square, in three different directions. Position one player (the midfielder) inside the square. Position a coach or another […]

Building Out From Goal Kick

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHJeTNRX-wc Focus: Possession Drill Number of Players: +12 Age: +U13 Level: Medium Download Drill in PDF Setup: Set up three small goals a few meters from the middle of the field. Form a defensive backline with 3 or 4 players, with a couple of midfielders for support. Put out 4-5 attacking players to put pressure […]

1v1 Shooting Drill

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KG8JyX–WNc Focus: Shooting / Dribbling Drill Number of Players: +6 Age: +U5 Level: Easy Download Drill in PDF Setup: Position a cone approximately 10-15 meters outside the box. Divide the players into two teams and arrange them in two lines behind the cone. Have a coach prepared with an ample supply of balls to start […]

3v3 On Small Goals

3v3 On Small Goals

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5qVQNuYKqo Focus: Possession Drill Number of Players: +6 Age: +U8 Level: Easy Download Drill in PDF Setup: Create a 30×20 square using four cones, and mark the middle line with two additional cones. Place two small goals at each end. Position one team at each end of the pitch, with six players on each team […]

3v2 “Klopp Inspired” Shooting Drill

3v2 Klopp Inspired Shooting Drill

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbaEI57OxAA Focus: Shooting Drill Number of Players: +10 Age: +U13 Level: Easy Download Drill in PDF Setup: Arrange 3 cones in a line approximately 10 meters outside the box, representing a striker and two wingers. Position two small goals on each side of the pitch outside the box. Have a minimum of 2 attacking players […]

First Touch And Passing Warm-Up Drill

First Touch + Passing Warm-Up Drill 1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFIPkZc–Yo Focus: Passing/ Warm-Up Drill Number of Players: +5 Age: +U8 Level: Easy Download Drill in PDF Setup: Place three cones in a line with a distance of about 10 meters between each cone. Position an additional cone at each end of the line, 1 meter apart from the adjacent cone. Create two squares, each […]