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Soccer defending drill: 2v2 – Soccer Coach Theory

Equipment needed: 1 soccer ball 10 cones or markers Approx 30 yards of space 2v2 defending drill set-up: Mark out a rectangle approximately 20 x 20 yards (this can be…

Soccer Defending Drill: Defending when Outnumbered

Equipment needed: 1 small sided goal 4-5 soccer balls 4 cones Defending drill set-up: Mark a line of cones around 30 yards from the goal, parallel with the dead ball…

Soccer Dribbling Drill: Dueling Lines

One-on-one work is vital in soccer.  There’s so much work spent working in groups and doing everything in match-related practices. Don’t get me wrong; they have their place – but…

Soccer Drills on Your Own: Wall Drill to Improve Your Control

This soccer drill is one you can do on your own to improve your control and first touch. It will also give you more confidence dealing with tricky or fast…

Soccer Solo Dribbling Drill: Random Cones

Equipment Needed: Approximately 30–40 cones 1 soccer ball Soccer Solo Dribbling Drill Set-Up: Spread the cones approximately 1 yard apart in a random pattern roughly in a circle or square…

Soccer Attacking Combinations and Finishing Drill [+ Diagrams]

This soccer attacking combinations drill is a fantastic drill to get your central strikers working together as a team. It helps them practice combining, as well as quick finishing in…

Soccer Dribbling Drill: Beat the Defenders

Equipment needed: 1 goal At least 3 soccer balls 8 cones Soccer dribbling drill set-up: Set up two rectangular areas, approximately 8 by 3 yards wide Set up the first…

Soccer Attacking Drill: Attacking from Wide Positions

This soccer-wide attacking drill is an excellent drill for your wide midfield players. It’s a great way to give your right or left midfielders, wingers or wide strikers a lot…