U14 Soccer Drills

Barcelona Give & Go Shooting Drill

This soccer drill emphasizes the ability to read the movements of your teammates and make quick and accurate passes based off of those movements. 3 players are involved in each repetition of this soccer drill. Set up four discs as shown in the diagram at about the top of the box. The line with balls should be about 10 yards out.

Spanish through Ball Drill - Variation#2

This is a variation of the first Spanish Through Ball Soccer Drill. In this variation the forward checks off the defender by running forwards and then back to the ball carrier. The ball carrier then passes the ball and runs through the flags or cones into space.

Spanish through Ball Drill - Variation#1

This is the first of several variations to this soccer drill. Set up three cones, discs, or flags as shown in the diagram. One line of players is set about 10 yards in front of the passer. The second player is placed in line with the flags in an on-side position. A third player is in goal, this player can also rotate through the drill if desired.

Diamond Pass & Move Drill

To set up this soccer drill place discs or cones in a diamond shape as shown in the diagram. The width across the short side of the diamond should be 15 - 20 yards. The player on one end starts with the ball and passes the ball as shown. Players should try to make each pass as quickly and accurate as possible so the first touch is crucial.

3 on 1 Support in 3 Zones

This soccer drill builds off the previous soccer drill. The set up is exactly the same in this soccer drill but now we have added 3 defenders as shown. There are also 3 zones in which one defender will try to create a turnover.

3 on 0 Support Passing

This is a soccer passing drill that works very well for pre-game or practice warm ups. To set up form 3 lines as shown in the animation.

Shift Shots

This is a simple soccer to drill to set up and execute. Set up the nets about 40 yards apart and set up a line of players to one side of each net.

1 vs. 1 Wall Game

To set up this soccer drill mark off a rectangle that is about 10 x 20 yards. Two opposing players start in the rectangle, one player starts with the ball.

Urgent Rush 2 vs. 2

Sometimes game situations need to be simulated by creating some urgency. This soccer drill creates a sense of urgency on by adding backside pressure as the two offensive players are on a 2 on 1 break. Set up the drill as shown in the diagram. Designate a player or coach to make the first pass, the passer can pass to either offensive player.

Give and Go Overlap Shooting Warm Up

This soccer drill is great to use as a warm up drill near the start of practice. It gets the players moving with several touches on the ball and some long shots on net.