Drill library

Football and goalkeeper drills with animated diagrams, created by coaches.

6 drills

Official

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
Official

Warm-up: ball tag

Chasing game where everyone dribbles a ball: two taggers in bibs try to touch the others, who escape by dribbling away. The most fun way to start with young kids.

Beginner8–20 players8–12 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