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U10 Soccer Drills and Games

Under 10 players will be efficient in 1v1 situations, have good accuracy in individual soccer techniques like passing and shooting and use skills effectively in relation to the ball and teammates.

Recommended to play 7v7

PRIORITY: Development of Individual Technique

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Christmas characters

Players select a festive-themed name and then battle for the ball during 1v1s, 2v2s or 3v3s in this exciting game.

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Pack the sleigh

A festive activity giving players lots of touches, a chance to practice their passing and encouraging teamwork.

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Warm-up: Winning your battles

This three-part session develops players’ ability to stay on the ball and take defenders on 1v1.

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Practice: Winning your battles

This three-part session develops players’ ability to stay on the ball and take defenders on 1v1.

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The 1v1 gate game

A session which helps players understand some tactical elements, while testing them both psychologically and physically

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Practice 2: Defending 1v1

A session which focuses on the basics of 1v1 defending – protecting space, closing down and tackling. Use this session as a standalone ac...

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Small-sided game: Defending 1v1

A session which focuses on the basics of 1v1 defending – protecting space, closing down and tackling. Use this session as a standalone ac...

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Practice 1: Defending 1v1

A three-part session which focuses on the basics of 1v1 defending – protecting space, closing down and tackling.

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Small-sided game: Winning your battles

This three-part session develops players’ ability to stay on the ball and take defenders on 1v1.

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Small-sided game: Delaying and denying

Session working on out-of-possession principles, with the aim of disrupting build-up play.

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Practice: Delaying and denying

Session working on out-of-possession principles, with the aim of disrupting build-up play.

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Warm-up: Delaying and denying

Session working on out-of-possession principles, with the aim of disrupting build-up play.

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Crosses and rebounds

This practice develops wide players’ crossing ability and encourages attackers to be alert and follow-up to score.

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Practice 1: Scan, receive, turn

Help your players make quicker and better decisions with this three-part session.

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Practice 2: Scan, receive, turn

Help your players make quicker and better decisions with this three-part session.

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Four-goal game

A chaotic and fun arrival game, emphasising teamwork, awareness and speed of thought.w

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Small-sided game: Scan, receive, turn

Help your players make quicker and better decisions with this three-part session.

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Practice 4: Dribble to beat a player

Develop an attacker’s ability to take on a defender in a creative way, with turns added to the mix.

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Practice 3: Dribble to beat a player

Develop an attacker’s decision-making and identifying the right times to take risks in 1v1s.

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Practice 2: Dribble to beat a player

Develop an attacker’s ability to take on a defender who is approaching them from the side.

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Practice 1: Dribble to beat a player

Develop an attacker’s ability to take on a defender who is directly in front of them and then shoot.

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Clever out wide

Improve your wingers’ quality of delivery into the feet of attackers, who need to escape their markers and score.

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Practice: Individual possession

Develop young players’ confidence in staying on the ball in this practice. Use this session as a standalone activity, or combine it with ...

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Small-sided game: Individual possession

Develop young players’ confidence in staying on the ball in this practice. Use this session as a standalone activity, or combine it with ...

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