Drill library

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

15 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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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
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
Official

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