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Possession play and switching against a low block
Possession play and switching against a low block
20 min
12-16 joueurs
Tactical
U16 - Seniors
Used by Jurgen Klopp during a training session at Liverpool, this exercise is ideal for working on attacking combinations against ...
Creating space through movement in 5v5
Creating space through movement in 5v5
20 min
10-20 joueurs
Small-sided games
U10 - U15
This exercise will help your players position themselves well in space to offer support to the ball carrier. Many variations are p...
Dribbling under pressure: "The Robbers"
Dribbling under pressure: "The Robbers"
15 min
8-16 joueurs
Technical
U6 - U9
Fun game to offer in soccer school, which will help work on dribbling while incorporating a team component with a relay system....
4-player passing sequence with scanning
4-player passing sequence with scanning
12 min
12-24 joueurs
Warm-up
U10 - U15
Ideal for youth soccer, this exercise, seemingly very simple, will allow your players to work on their awareness and passing quali...
Goalkeeper build-up into 1v2 duels with defensive recovery
Goalkeeper build-up into 1v2 duels with defensive recovery
15 min
8-20 joueurs
Technical
U17 - Seniors
This highly dynamic drill starts with a goalkeeper's distribution followed by a series of 1v2 duels with a defender in pursuit, po...
Tic-Tac-Toe possession game with overload
Tic-Tac-Toe possession game with overload
20 min
10-20 joueurs
Small-sided games
U6 - U13
A very fun game that combines problem-solving, decision-making, and attacking-defensive transitions. Highly appreciated by players...
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We offer hundreds of soccer drills to help you prepare your training sessions in the best conditions. Designed for educators, coaches and trainers, our drills and workshops cover all categories from U11 to Seniors, including U13, U15 and U19. This content adapts to the players' level while following a coherent pedagogical progression.

Our training drills are built around major themes essential to the development of the modern player: individual technique, collective tactics, physical preparation, game intelligence, and mental preparation. Each session can thus be structured in a complete and balanced way.

Technical work: dribbling, passing, control

Technical mastery is the foundation of all progress. Our technical drills help improve fundamental skills such as dribbling, passing, control, shooting, and heading.

These skills are developed through fun and progressive workshops, designed to develop agility, precision and speed of execution. Whether in opposition situations or in circuit form, these drills aim to make each player more effective with the ball at their feet.

Tactical aspects: positioning, transitions, pressing

The tactical dimension is equally crucial, especially from U13-U15 categories onwards. Our drills allow you to work on defensive positioning, triangular play, offensive/defensive transitions or pressing and counter-pressing.

The goal is to strengthen collective cohesion, the ability to read the game and make the right decisions at the right time. We also offer game situations focused on specific tactical patterns (4-3-3, 4-4-2, etc.), adapted to different playing philosophies.

Position-specific: forwards, midfielders, defenders, goalkeepers

For more targeted work, we offer position-specific drills. For example, forwards will work on their ball calls, movements in the box and their finishing, while midfielders will focus on game vision, pressing and distribution.

Defenders will learn to manage duels, anticipate trajectories and coordinate the defensive line. Specific sessions are also dedicated to goalkeepers, with workshops focused on reflexes, diving, distribution and reading situations.

Physical and mental development

Our content is not limited to technical and tactical aspects: physical preparation is also at the heart of our approach. You'll find drills to improve speed, endurance, explosiveness and motor coordination. The mental aspect is not forgotten, with workshops promoting concentration, initiative-taking and stress management in matches.

An ever-evolving database

Every week, new drills are added to keep up with the evolution of modern soccer and coaches' expectations. Whether you're preparing a training session focused on playing out from the back, possession, playing in intervals or set pieces, you'll find the resources here to enrich your sessions.

2v2 With Speed and Change-of-Pace Work

2v2 With Speed and Change-of-Pace Work

10 min
8-24 joueurs
Conditioning
U16 - Seniors
A drill combining explosive physical preparation with decision-making in an even duel, so players arrive on goal in a fatigue state close to real match conditions....
7v7 Zonal Game with an Imposed Team Block

7v7 Zonal Game with an Imposed Team Block

12 min
14-22 joueurs
Conditioning
U16 - Seniors
A themed game that builds aerobic power while enforcing real collective compactness discipline, with an immediate turnover penalty whenever the block breaks apart....
Paired Technical Circuit Across 3 Stations Finishing on Goal

Paired Technical Circuit Across 3 Stations Finishing on Goal

15 min
8-24 joueurs
Conditioning
U16 - Seniors
A continuous three-part circuit combining constrained passing, passing on the move, and a finish under acceleration, keeping your players in constant action across a full match-like sequence....
Passing Square with Rotating Coordination Stations

Passing Square with Rotating Coordination Stations

10 min
4-24 joueurs
Conditioning
U8 - U12
A carousel drill that sharpens passing quality while varying the coordination challenge at every station, with zero downtime and nothing to re-explain mid-session....
Give-and-Go Finish After Fixing the Defender

Give-and-Go Finish After Fixing the Defender

15 min
4-24 joueurs
Conditioning
U16 - Seniors
A complete sequence combining sharpness, decision-making under pressure, and one-two automatism, bringing your players to finish in conditions close to matchplay....
Footwork and Ball Sprint Circuit Before the Through Ball

Footwork and Ball Sprint Circuit Before the Through Ball

10 min
5-25 joueurs
Conditioning
U16 - Seniors
A complete chain sequence combining sharp footwork, explosiveness and quality through-ball passing, ideal for a dense physical block with zero downtime to manage....
Passing Drill in a Square with Color-Coded Cones

Passing Drill in a Square with Color-Coded Cones

10 min
6-24 joueurs
Technical
U6 - U11
A drill that keeps every player in constant motion between passing and repositioning, sharpening scanning and passing quality with zero downtime to manage....
"Beret Shooting" Race: Speed and Finishing Duel

"Beret Shooting" Race: Speed and Finishing Duel

10 min
8-24 joueurs
Technical
U6 - U9
A shooting-focused twist on the classic "beret game", combining a quick reaction to a signal with finishing accuracy in a direct 1v1 duel....
Cats and Mice: Ball Protection and 1v1 Defending

Cats and Mice: Ball Protection and 1v1 Defending

12 min
8-25 joueurs
Technical
U6 - U9
A chasing game that teaches players to shield the ball with their body, while training individual pressing on the defending side at the same time....
Birds of Prey: Ball Race Between 4 Nests

Birds of Prey: Ball Race Between 4 Nests

15 min
8-24 joueurs
Warm-up
U6 - U9
A very playful, easy-to-understand game for the youngest players, using a simple bird story to get them dribbling the ball back to their nest....
Continuous Precision Circuit Across 7 Technical Stations

Continuous Precision Circuit Across 7 Technical Stations

20 min
6-24 joueurs
Conditioning
U16 - Seniors
A continuous circuit that combines aerobic capacity work with technical precision across 7 varied stations, with no stoppages at all....
Progressive Transitions from 4v2 to 6v4

Progressive Transitions from 4v2 to 6v4

15 min
10-24 joueurs
Conditioning
U16 - Seniors
A transition drill that shifts players from tight-space possession under numerical advantage to a wider-scale opposition, training the intensity of recovery runs and support movement....
Central Triangle Possession with Finishing on 4 Mini-Goals

Central Triangle Possession with Finishing on 4 Mini-Goals

20 min
12-24 joueurs
Conditioning
U16 - Seniors
A possession drill under constraint that alternates between spells of ball retention and quick transitions into finishing, with a continuous intensity close to match effort....
1v1 Interval Mini-Tournament Across 4 Different Stations

1v1 Interval Mini-Tournament Across 4 Different Stations

20 min
8-24 joueurs
Conditioning
U16 - Seniors
A high-intensity mini-tournament combining 4 different duel formats, with a promotion-relegation system that keeps players engaged throughout....
Numerical Overload Across 3 Zones with Interval Pressing

Numerical Overload Across 3 Zones with Interval Pressing

15 min
12-26 joueurs
Conditioning
U16 - Seniors
A demanding drill that combines possession under a mandatory pass count with high-intensity pressing, in an interval format that mirrors the repeated efforts of a match....
Individual physical circuit with 30-30 intervals

Individual physical circuit with 30-30 intervals

16 min
4-24 joueurs
Conditioning
U16 - Seniors
An individual interval format that combines varied technical work (slalom, ball skills, footwork) with a high physical load, ideal for integrated fitness work during pre-season....
2v2 Mini-Tournament with Stop-Ball Goals

2v2 Mini-Tournament with Stop-Ball Goals

20 min
16-28 joueurs
Small-sided games
U6 - U9
A competitive format built on short, intense duels, with a mini-tournament system that moves players around based on results....
1v1 Progression Through 4 Defended Zones

1v1 Progression Through 4 Defended Zones

15 min
6-24 joueurs
Small-sided games
U6 - U11
A drill that forces the attacker to solve several different duels within a single run, with points awarded based on how far they get before losing the ball....
4-Post Technical Circuit: Control, Pass and Finish

4-Post Technical Circuit: Control, Pass and Finish

20 min
8-26 joueurs
Technical
U6 - U9
A complete technical sequence that trains the directional first touch, the pass, and the finish in a single flowing circuit, with players rotating throughout....
Long Dribble and Finish Relay in 2 Continuous Lanes

Long Dribble and Finish Relay in 2 Continuous Lanes

15 min
8-26 joueurs
Technical
U6 - U11
A long dribble linked straight into a shot on goal, with two mirrored lanes running non-stop....
1v1 Duel with Three Mini-Goals

1v1 Duel with Three Mini-Goals

10 min
2-24 joueurs
Small-sided games
U6 - U9
A 1v1 duel that pushes young players to change direction to unbalance the defender, with 3 goals to choose from....
Attacking Duel with a Choice Between Two Mini-Goals

Attacking Duel with a Choice Between Two Mini-Goals

15 min
6-24 joueurs
Small-sided games
U6 - U9
A simple, effective 1v1 to teach young players how to beat a defender and pick the right goal to finish....
Line-to-Line Directional Control and Pass

Line-to-Line Directional Control and Pass

15 min
8-24 joueurs
Technical
U6 - U9
A demanding drill that trains the 90-degree directional first touch under repeated pressure, with a real pass-control-reposition sequence....
"Grocery Run" Dribbling Relay

"Grocery Run" Dribbling Relay

15 min
8-24 joueurs
Warm-up
U6 - U9
A simple and highly effective relay to get younger players repeating their dribbling in a fun, competitive format....
Speed-Strength Work in Possession Game Across 4 Colored Squares

Speed-Strength Work in Possession Game Across 4 Colored Squares

20 min
12-24 joueurs
Conditioning
U15 - Seniors
A speed-strength pre-season exercise ideal for developing explosiveness, repeated maximum efforts and reactive response using the ball as a competitive support....
Technical Circuit with Passing, Heading and Finishing for Aerobic Endurance

Technical Circuit with Passing, Heading and Finishing for Aerobic Endurance

25 min
10-26 joueurs
Conditioning
U17 - Seniors
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5v5 with Passes Through Gates and Finishing on Full-Size Goals

5v5 with Passes Through Gates and Finishing on Full-Size Goals

20 min
10-24 joueurs
Tactical
U9 - U13
A defensive recovery game ideal for working on recovering on the ball-goal line, preventing progression, and quick decision-making in a space with multiple objectives. The differentiated double points system for each team and the 5 gates spread across the field create constant tactical richness for both sides....
Find the Target Player: Two-Zone Passing Game with a Switch of Play

Find the Target Player: Two-Zone Passing Game with a Switch of Play

15 min
10-26 joueurs
Tactical
U6 - U11
A ball circulation exercise ideal for working on collective possession, scanning, and rational use of space. The mandatory zone-change rule before playing to the target player forces every player to constantly manage their positioning, making this a highly cognitive exercise....
Dribbling and Finishing Across 2 Zones with a Recovering Defender

Dribbling and Finishing Across 2 Zones with a Recovering Defender

12 min
10-24 joueurs
Tactical
U6 - U9
A dribbling and finishing drill designed to work on carrying the ball forward against a defender and managing the “head start.” The defender’s delayed start creates finishing situations that closely replicate game-like scenarios....
Dribbling Through Defended Colored Zones

Dribbling Through Defended Colored Zones

12 min
12-28 joueurs
Small-sided games
U6 - U9
A ball control under pressure exercise ideal for working on dribbling past defenders, defensive recovery within a delimited zone and quick decision-making in tight spaces....
Canada: Continuous High-Intensity 3v2 with Attacking-Defensive Rotations

Canada: Continuous High-Intensity 3v2 with Attacking-Defensive Rotations

20 min
10-24 joueurs
Small-sided games
U14 - Seniors
A continuous finishing circuit inspired by Canada's 2026 FIFA World Cup preparation as host nation, ideal for working on finishing under numerical superiority, defensive communication while outnumbered, and maintaining intensity over time....
France National Team Continuous Interval Running Circuit

France National Team Continuous Interval Running Circuit

15 min
5-25 joueurs
Conditioning
U14 - Seniors
A physical interval training exercise inspired by the French national team's 2026 FIFA World Cup preparation at Clairefontaine, ideal for working on aerobic endurance, effort management over time, and resistance to fatigue....
Netherlands Finishing Circuit with Rotating Roles and Cross

Netherlands Finishing Circuit with Rotating Roles and Cross

20 min
7-28 joueurs
Tactical
U14 - Seniors
A continuous finishing circuit inspired by the Netherlands' preparation, ideal for working on finishing from different angles, movement quality off the ball, and the timing of curved runs before receiving in the box....
Luis de la Fuente's 3-Team Possession Game in Trios with Neutral Players and Mini-Goals

Luis de la Fuente's 3-Team Possession Game in Trios with Neutral Players and Mini-Goals

15 min
9-27 joueurs
Small-sided games
U14 - Seniors
A high-intensity possession drill inspired by the Spanish national team's preparation under Luis de la Fuente, ideal for working on quick ball circulation, exploiting numerical overloads, and collective pressing. ...
Brazil: Combination and Finishing in Duos (Ground Phase and Aerial Phase)

Brazil: Combination and Finishing in Duos (Ground Phase and Aerial Phase)

20 min
8-24 joueurs
Tactical
U14 - Seniors
A finishing exercise inspired by Carlo Ancelotti's sessions with the Brazilian national team, ideal for working on offensive combinations in duos, ground and aerial finishing, and physical imposition in the box....
Ancelotti's Triangle Build-up with Holding Midfielder Under Pressure

Ancelotti's Triangle Build-up with Holding Midfielder Under Pressure

15 min
7-21 joueurs
Tactical
U14 - Seniors
An offensive build-up exercise inspired by Carlo Ancelotti's sessions with the Brazilian national team, ideal for working on build-up play under pressure, triangle combinations around the holding midfielder, and quick decision-making in congested zones....
Ajax Amsterdam: Double 4v4 with 1 Joker per Zone and 8v8 Full Pitch Variant

Ajax Amsterdam: Double 4v4 with 1 Joker per Zone and 8v8 Full Pitch Variant

20 min
14-26 joueurs
Small-sided games
U14 - Seniors
A positional game inspired by Ajax Amsterdam training sessions, ideal for working on collective defensive organization, communication between defensive lines, and managing numerical overloads across two simultaneous zones....
Ajax's 6v6 Possession Game with 2 Neutral Players and Mini-Goals

Ajax's 6v6 Possession Game with 2 Neutral Players and Mini-Goals

15 min
14-28 joueurs
Small-sided games
U14 - Seniors
A possession game inspired by Ajax Amsterdam training sessions, ideal for working on exploiting numerical overloads, quick ball circulation, and offensive transitions toward mini-goals...
Switch of play along the back line with long ball and 2v1 finishing

Switch of play along the back line with long ball and 2v1 finishing

15 min
6-18 joueurs
Tactical
U12 - U15
An offensive build-up exercise ideal for working on switching play along the back line, the aerial long ball to the striker, and finishing in a 2v1....
Switch of play with aerial long ball, combinations and finishing

Switch of play with aerial long ball, combinations and finishing

15 min
8-24 joueurs
Tactical
U12 - U15
An offensive build-up exercise ideal for working on switching play with a long ball, timing runs into the box, and finishing after a cross....
4v4 Possession Game with Organized Pressing and 3 Neutral Players

4v4 Possession Game with Organized Pressing and 3 Neutral Players

15 min
8-22 joueurs
Tactical
U12 - U15
A possession game ideal for working on collective defensive organization, block pressing, and possession under pressure with an offensive overload....
5v3 two-zone transition game with pressing under numerical disadvantage

5v3 two-zone transition game with pressing under numerical disadvantage

15 min
10-20 joueurs
Small-sided games
U12 - U15
A transition-focused game ideal for working on collective pressing under a numerical disadvantage, possession under pressure, and quick defensive reactions upon losing the ball....
Combination play with give-and-go and finishing

Combination play with give-and-go and finishing

15 min
7-21 joueurs
Technical
U12 - U15
An offensive build-up drill that works on through balls, give-and-gos, and decision-making, finishing on goal....
Goalkeeper Build-up Circuit with Combinations and Finishing

Goalkeeper Build-up Circuit with Combinations and Finishing

10 min
5-16 joueurs
Technical
U12 - U15
A build-up drill designed to groove the short passing pattern out from the goalkeeper, with a finishing action at the end of the sequence to maintain focus....
Switch of Play with a Passing Circuit and Finishing

Switch of Play with a Passing Circuit and Finishing

15 min
8-18 joueurs
Technical
U12 - U15
An offensive build-up drill that works on combinations between outside backs, midfielders, and wingers, finishing with a cross and timed runs into the box....
Diamond Passing Circuit with a Holding Pivot

Diamond Passing Circuit with a Holding Pivot

15 min
8-12 joueurs
Technical
U12 - U15
A build-up passing drill that works on playing between the lines, timing off-the-ball runs, and building automatisms around the holding pivot role in a diamond structure....
Dribbling with Changes of Direction (Youth Academy)

Dribbling with Changes of Direction (Youth Academy)

10 min
2-24 joueurs
Warm-up
U6 - U11
Continuous dribbling in a zigzag circuit with a choice of technical moves at each marker, ideal for youth academy....
High-intensity box-to-box runs with active recovery

High-intensity box-to-box runs with active recovery

20 min
1-24 joueurs
Conditioning
U14 - Seniors
High-intensity shuttle runs across the width of the field, followed by structured active recovery....
M. Bielsa: Build-up play on the strong side with a switch of play to draw a defender and release

M. Bielsa: Build-up play on the strong side with a switch of play to draw a defender and release

15 min
6-18 joueurs
Tactical
U16 - Seniors
Ball circulation sequence working on build-up play under pressure on the strong side, followed by a quick switch of play to the weak side to finish in a mini-goal, inspired by a session proposed by Marcelo Bielsa....
Support around the attacker to create 2v1 situations

Support around the attacker to create 2v1 situations

15 min
10-18 joueurs
Technical
U14 - U17
Offensive situation where the attacker plays under pressure and relies on two supports to create a 2v1 and find the best shooting option....
Continuation of 1v1 duels with back to goal and mini-goals on opposite ends

Continuation of 1v1 duels with back to goal and mini-goals on opposite ends

15 min
4-20 joueurs
Technical
U10 - U13
1v1 duel where the attacker receives the ball with their back to the defender, must shield the ball, then turn to attack the mini-goal behind them....
Aerobic Power Circuit (15–15–30) in Skill-Based Groups

Aerobic Power Circuit (15–15–30) in Skill-Based Groups

15 min
1-24 joueurs
Conditioning
U16 - Seniors
Aerobic power training where players perform 15-second runs between different gates while adjusting their pace to arrive at the signal....
High-Intensity Pair Running Repetitions

High-Intensity Pair Running Repetitions

10 min
2-20 joueurs
Conditioning
U16 - Seniors
High-intensity repeated runs in pairs, with relay, around markers placed all around the field....
Possession game in two zones with 5v3 and 3 gates

Possession game in two zones with 5v3 and 3 gates

15 min
15-20 joueurs
Small-sided games
U10 - U13
Two teams each maintain possession in their own half and look to penetrate through one of the gates to switch of play, under pressure from a third team....
3v3 (+1) Build-up with mini-goals and first line pressing

3v3 (+1) Build-up with mini-goals and first line pressing

15 min
7-14 joueurs
Small-sided games
U16 - Seniors
Numerical advantage build-up situation (GK + 3 players) to beat the first line of press and find outlets towards mini-goals....
Passing Sequence with Directional Touches and Forward Play

Passing Sequence with Directional Touches and Forward Play

10 min
5-20 joueurs
Warm-up
U14 - U17
Sequential drill aimed at receiving behind the mannequin, directing the first touch in the direction of play, and following up with a forward pass....
Small-sided games in 2v2 with goalkeeper in promotion relegation format

Small-sided games in 2v2 with goalkeeper in promotion relegation format

14 min
4-20 joueurs
Small-sided games
U8 - U13
2v2 opposition in a promotion/relegation format where teams move up or down based on the result, with mini-goals or a stop-ball variation....
Small-sided game in 3v3 with neutral side supports and quick shooting

Small-sided game in 3v3 with neutral side supports and quick shooting

20 min
10-20 joueurs
Small-sided games
U14 - Seniors
3v3 game with goalkeepers and two wide supports to create link-ups on the wide areas and find a situation for a give-and-go or a cross before shooting....
Give-and-go, dribble, and shooting from different angles

Give-and-go, dribble, and shooting from different angles

15 min
3-18 joueurs
Technical
U8 - U13
Very simple to set up, this drill allows for practicing short passing combinations before a 1v1 with a defender and a quick shot against the goalkeeper....
Possession game in 4 zones with mandatory switch of play

Possession game in 4 zones with mandatory switch of play

20 min
15-21 joueurs
Small-sided games
U17 - Seniors
Positional play in 4 zones where the team in possession must maintain a 3v3 (+3 neutral players) and then switch of play to another zone after 8 to 10 passes....

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