15 min
10-20 players
Technical
Pass into the run and shooting work (U12)
Repetition drill focused on the final pass and shooting, it is ideal for U11, U12, or U13 teams to work on body positioning and ball handling.
Description
Set up 3 cones in front of the goal to form a triangle about 20-30 yards from the goal line. Place a player at each of the two closest cones. The rest of the players position themselves at the last cone, with the source of balls (see illustration).
The drill proceeds as follows:
1. The first pla...
Drill reserved for members.
Access 500+ drills with diagrams inspired by pro coaches to prepare your training sessions, with new drills every week.
9 700+ coaches
Our other u12 drills
Off-the-ball run with a change of direction in a passing circuit with a shot on goal
10 min
8-16 joueurs
Technical
U12
Used by youth teams at Bayern Munich, this drill is ideal for working on passing as a whole, as well as your players' movements before and after receiving the ball....
Diamond passing circuit with give and go variation
18 min
5-20 joueurs
Technical
U12
Passing sequence in a diamond shape with off-the-ball run and dribbling, this drill will allow your players to primarily work on their passing quality and movements before and after receiving the ball. Numerous variations are possible....
Working on Duels: Offensive and Defensive Techniques (Version 1)
12 min
10-12 joueurs
Technical
U12
Ideal exercise for practicing duel techniques: dribbling and accelerating with the ball (offensive); backpedaling and positioning the attacker (defensive)...
5v5 with Passes Through Gates and Finishing on Full-Size Goals
20 min
10-24 joueurs
Tactical
U12
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....
1v1 with goalkeeper – back-to-goal duel and chasing defense
15 min
4-16 joueurs
Technical
U12
1v1 duel where the attacker starts with their back to the goal and must turn to shoot, while the defender protects their goal from behind....
A growing library of 600+ drills
Used by coaches to plan sessions faster, with new drills every week.