Football drills

A football drill library built for coaches: every drill comes with an animated diagram, the set-up, step-by-step development, coaching points and variations to adapt it to your team. Filter by age, level, players, duration and equipment.

21 drills

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4v4+3 positional game

Possession in 25x25 m with two teams of four and three neutrals (two on opposite sidelines and one inside). The team in possession plays 7v4; the team that wins the ball takes over. Structure, support and counter-pressing.

Advanced11 players15–20 min
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4v2 Rondo with Two Touches

Classic four-versus-two rondo in an 8x8 m square with a maximum of two touches. Works circulation speed, constant support and the coordinated pressing of the two defenders.

Basic6–8 players8–12 min
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Reaction speed: race to a loose ball and 1v1

Two players wait with their backs to the coach; on the signal they turn and sprint to the ball the coach has played in. First to the ball attacks the mini goal, the other defends. Reaction, acceleration and a duel in one action.

Basic6–16 players10–15 min
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3v2 attack with decision making and finish

Waves of three attackers against two defenders from the halfway line towards a goal with a keeper. The player on the ball must decide between dribbling, passing to the support or to the runner depending on the defenders' reaction.

Intermediate8–16 players15–20 min
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Heading after a cross with opposition

Crosses from both wings with two attackers hitting the near and far posts and one defender trying to clear. Works the timing of runs into the box, the jump and the direction of the header.

Intermediate8–14 players15–20 min
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5v2 rondo with zone switch

Two adjacent 10x10 m squares. Five possession players against two pressers; after eight passes the ball is switched to the other square and the two pressers must sprint across. Works possession under pressure and the transition after losing the ball.

Advanced14–16 players12–18 min
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1v1 to Goal with Counter on Mini Goals

1v1 duel in which the attacker tries to score past the goalkeeper while the defender, if he wins the ball, counters into two mini goals. Dribbling, decision making and transition in one action.

Intermediate6–12 players15–20 min

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of football drills are there?

The library is organised into goalkeeping, technique (passing, control, dribbling, finishing, heading), tactics (possession, rondos, pressing, transitions, small-sided games), fitness (speed, coordination, agility, warm-up), psychology and general drills.

How do I pick the right drill for my team?

Use the age, level and number-of-players filters to see only drills that fit your group. Each page lists the equipment and space needed and offers progressions and regressions to raise or lower the difficulty.

Can I print or share the drills?

Yes. Every drill has a print view and a public link you can share with your coaching staff. You can also add it to a training session.