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Drills, activities, practices... whatever you call them, you'll find them here. Whether opposed or unopposed, working on individual or team skills, below you'll find our complete selection of soccer drills.

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Christmas colours

In this festive practice, players get lots of touches and work on dribbling into space.

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Christmas shapes

Here, players develop an awareness of where their team-mates are and have some fun too.

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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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Best grotto wins!

Protect presents from team-mates and try to steal theirs. Youngsters will love the game and learn spatial awareness.

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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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Practice 1: Winning the ball

Three-part session to master the ‘four S’s’ of defending – sprint, slow down, side-on, steal.

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Practice 2: Winning the ball

Three-part session to master the ‘four S’s’ of defending – sprint, slow down, side-on, steal.

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Practice 3: Winning the ball

Three-part session to master the ‘four S’s’ of defending – sprint, slow down, side-on, steal.

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A changing picture

Players have to adapt to different situations in-game. This quick-paced activity will give them options to consider.

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Tricolour

Score points by using combination passes, encouraging communication and movement.

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Small-sided game: Freedom of the press

This session promotes proactive closing down to win possession. Use this session as a standalone activity, or combine it with two ...

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Practice 1: Freedom of the press

Don’t wait for an error: this three-part session promotes proactive closing down to win back possession of the ball.

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Practice 2: Freedom of the press

Don’t wait for an error - this three-part session promotes proactive closing down of the ball to win back possession

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Practice 2: Setting the traps

Coach the techniques, principles and tactics of defending as a unit to win the ball in wide areas.

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Practice 1: Setting the traps

Coach the techniques, principles and tactics of defending as a unit to win the ball in wide areas.

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Practice: The shooting range

This session will have your team peppering the opponents’ goal. Use this session as a standalone activity, or combine it with two ...

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Practice: Turn on the switch

Use this three-part session to create gaps in the defence by switching play and then making the killer pass.

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Practice 2: Through the thirds

This session develops players’ awareness and movement to build through defence and midfield.

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Practice 1: Through the thirds

This session develops players’ awareness and movement to build through defence and midfield.

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Side-to-side switch

Improve players’ ability to identify opportunities to exploit space by using long balls, a series of short passes or both.

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Shoot under pressure

A fast game based on getting shots away and blocking them. Players must attack and close down very quickly.

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Warm-up: The right combination

Develop touch, movement and passing in tight areas to break into space and create.

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Practice 1: The right combination

Develop touch, movement and passing in tight areas to break into space and create.

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