Soccer drills U13
Complete U13 soccer sessions that you can apply to help your players progress during your sessions. Sign up to access all U13 drills.
Access more drillsCreating space through movement in 5v5
This exercise will help your players position themselves well in space to offer support to the ball carrier. Many variations are possible with additional cognitive aspects.
Mark out an area of about 30x35m and then place 9 small squares of 2 different colors within the area (see diagram for more details). Then form 2 teams of 5 players. If you have more than 10 players at practice, you can enlarge the area or create a second area for the additional players.
The exercise will proceed as follows:
- The team in possession of the ball must keep the ball as long as possible while scoring points by making a pass into a square of the color of their team.
- The defending team must win back the ball by pressing the opposing team and minimizing passing angles.
- Once the ball is recovered, the roles reverse.
- It is important for players to position themselves well in space to constantly offer options to the ball carrier, while keeping an eye on the finishing squares.
Here are some variations you can implement during this exercise:
- Reverse the colors: the blues score in the yellow squares, and vice versa. This will add an additional cognitive aspect to this exercise.
- A point is scored when a player crosses a square.
- The central square earns double points.
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4-player passing sequence with scanning
12 min
12-24 joueurs
Warm-up
U13
Ideal for youth soccer, this exercise, seemingly very simple, will allow your players to work on their awareness and passing quali...
First touch in the direction of play and double shooting
20 min
8-20 joueurs
Technical
U13
Shooting exercise that focuses on the importance of the first touch in the final third. Ideal for working on the attacking aspect ...
Double sequence of passes in hourglass and diamond formation
15 min
12-18 joueurs
Technical
U13
Passing work on this double circuit with a multitude of possible combinations, which will also allow for concentration training....
Tiki Taka: passing game with 2 central players
12 min
6-18 joueurs
Technical
U13
This exercise is a variation of the famous "6 cones game" specific to Tiki Taka training. It is a passing circuit with 2 central p...
4v4 Game with Colored Gates and Mini Goals
20 min
8-24 joueurs
Small-sided games
U13
A very dynamic game that involves various cognitive aspects, it is ideal for working in a fun way through a possession exercise fo...
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What is the U13 category?
The U13 category represents children aged 12 to 13 years, and it is at this time that soccer concepts and training intensity increase a notch. At this age, children face significant physical changes, requiring training adaptation to support their growth, muscle development, and coordination improvement. Sessions must therefore be designed to meet these needs while continuing to develop their technical and tactical skills.
Objectives of the U13 category
The objectives for U13 expand to include not only technical development and coordination but also the integration of more complex and technical exercises. The focus will be more on developing game awareness both individually and collectively, decision-making in match situations, and improving more specific qualities like passing, shooting, set pieces or even dribbling.
Some tips for coaching a U13 team
For U13 players, it is advisable to avoid overly physical training and to favor activities that promote agility, endurance, and mastery of fundamental soccer qualities. Sessions should be simple yet dynamic, allowing players to improve through exercises that stimulate both their psychomotor development and tactical understanding. The integration of recovery periods is also essential to prevent injuries and promote healthy growth.
To summarize, here are our tips regarding your U13 training sessions:
To summarize, here are our tips regarding your U13 training sessions:
- Avoid "physical" training as you are used to practicing. Favor exercises for agility, endurance, and flexibility to promote psychomotor development.
- Conduct simple exercises for your players. Simplicity is crucial as it allows for better learning. It is your animation that will give rhythm to your U13 workshops, not the complexity of your training sessions.
- Remember to integrate recovery periods.
What training exercises for U13?
Exercises for U13 should include games and workshops that emphasize individual technique while integrating more advanced tactical elements. Small group play exercises, shooting sessions, and sessions focused on developing team strategy should be prioritized for your training.
Here are some additional ideas to help you:
- Possession game: In small groups to improve game awareness and maintaining possession.
- Shooting workshops: With various scenarios to work on shooting under pressure, from different angles, with both strong and weak foot…
- Quick transition exercises: Attack-defense exercises, and vice versa to develop reactivity and team strategy.
- Dribbling sessions: With technical challenges to improve agility and control in match situations.
- Small-sided games with specific conditions: For example, limiting the number of touches to encourage quick play and decision-making. Also consider implementing different tactics to teach players the importance of positioning and understanding what works best for your U13 team.
Our other U13 drills
Continuation of 1v1 duels with back to goal and mini-goals on opposite ends
15 min
4-20 joueurs
Technical
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....
Possession game in two zones with 5v3 and 3 gates
15 min
15-20 joueurs
Small-sided games
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....
Small-sided games in 2v2 with goalkeeper in promotion relegation format
14 min
4-20 joueurs
Small-sided games
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....
Give-and-go, dribble, and shooting from different angles
15 min
3-18 joueurs
Technical
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....
1v1 with goalkeeper – back-to-goal duel and chasing defense
15 min
4-16 joueurs
Technical
U13
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....
Small-sided 2v2 games in 3 "drawer" zones
15 min
4-20 joueurs
Small-sided games
U13
2v2 game where the attacking team progresses zone by zone to eliminate two defenders positioned on different "levels" before finishing on mini-goals....
Finishing After a 1v1 with a Through Ball Using Different Trajectories
15 min
4-24 joueurs
Technical
U13
1v1 duel where the attacker receives a through ball and must pass through a gate before finishing against the goalkeeper....
1v1 duels with neutral support and quick finishing on close goals
12 min
4-20 joueurs
Technical
U13
High-intensity 1v1 duel with a directional layoff pass, goal choice, and immediate shooting....
3v3 with a neutral player and central support – stop-ball and overlaps
15 min
8-16 joueurs
Small-sided games
U13
3v3 game with a neutral player and two central supports to work on overlaps, the support play, and shooting on a stop-ball....
Juggling, retrieving pinnies, and shooting run
12 min
6-18 joueurs
Technical
U13
Rhythmic drill combining juggling, enforced sprinting, and a race to shooting in a duel with a competitive spirit....
Diamond: layoff, switch of play, and through ball
10 min
5-15 joueurs
Warm-up
U13
Diamond passing sequence incorporating a short layoff, a one-two pass, a switch of play, and a pass into the run to attack the depth....
4vs4+1: corner-to-corner possession with fixed support players
10 min
8-16 joueurs
Warm-up
U13
4v4+1 possession exercise where the team in possession must connect their corner players by making a minimum number of passes in the central area....
Using Width in a 4v4 with 6 Mini-Goals
15 min
8-16 joueurs
Small-sided games
U13
This drill is ideal for working on passing to create width in order to connect the box-to-box midfielder with the player positioned behind the opposing line....
3 ways to score in a reduced 3v3v3 game
12 min
9-18 joueurs
Small-sided games
U13
Small-sided game with three teams where each group has a specific way to score, requiring quick decision-making and constant adaptation....
Cognitive work with colored gate choice in 1v1
10 min
5-20 joueurs
Technical
U13
Series of 1v1 duels where the attacker must read the defender's choice by going through the same colored gate before going to shoot on goal....
7v7 Oppositions with 1v1 Duels on the Flanks
20 min
14-16 joueurs
Small-sided games
U13
Small-sided game in 7v7 with two wide areas dedicated to 1v1 before a cross and shooting in the box....
1v1 Duel with Required Skill Move and Shooting
15 min
4-16 joueurs
Technical
U13
Through repeated 1v1 duels, players must beat their defender using a prescribed skill move and quickly finish with a shot on goal....
Dribbling: imitation and sequence to be repeated by the team
15 min
10-20 joueurs
Technical
U13
Duel between two teams where one creates a sequence of dribbles through colored gates that the other must replicate without error to score points....
Defensive transitions after loss in rondo games
12 min
14-20 joueurs
Warm-up
U13
Immediate reaction work upon losing possession through successive rondo sequences. Ideal as a warm-up for a session focused on counter-pressing....
Possession game with support at the 4 corners
15 min
12-16 joueurs
Small-sided games
U13
Ball retention exercise with a numerical advantage, seeking support in the corners to validate passing sequences....
Rondo in 3+2 vs 3+2: managing the overload and quick transitions
15 min
10-20 joueurs
Small-sided games
U13
Ball possession and transition work in a balanced rondo, where each team seeks to exploit the temporary overload during the possession phase....
Right foot, left foot passing and directional control work
12 min
5-15 joueurs
Technical
U13
In this highly dynamic exercise, your players will be able to work on passing in various forms, emphasizing the use of both feet....
Information Gathering on a Sequence of Passes in 4v4
15 min
8-16 joueurs
Warm-up
U13
Perfect warm-up exercise to work on information gathering before, during, and after the pass. It will require your players to be attentive to their surroundings while emphasizing the technical aspect of passing....
Movement off the ball, passes into space, and 1v1 duels
15 min
6-18 joueurs
Tactical
U13
In this drill, players will have the opportunity to work on various aspects such as getting open, off-the-ball runs, and proper timing of passes. It can be used in different age groups....
Dynamic small-sided game in 2v1 on 3 mini goals
20 min
6-12 joueurs
Small-sided games
U13
Small 2v1 duel game in a reduced space that emphasizes movement work, whether it's the defender's positioning or the runs of the 2 attacking players....
Cognitive work with a passing game on 4 squares
12 min
9-16 joueurs
Warm-up
U13
Ideal exercise for a soccer school, it allows for concentration and cognitive development while promoting ball use and movement in space....
4v4 possession game with 2 support players per team
15 min
12-18 joueurs
Small-sided games
U13
This drill, in the form of a small-sided 4v4 game with supporting players, will allow you to address concepts such as transition phases and focus upon losing possession....
Dynamic Warm-up with Passing, Slalom, and Dribbling
15 min
8-20 joueurs
Warm-up
U13
Used during a training session at FC Barcelona, this highly dynamic warm-up will allow your players to quickly increase their intensity....
Receiving on the half-turn and dribbling with the "escape from jail" drill
12 min
6-18 joueurs
Technical
U13
Fun little station to set up in a youth academy that will allow your players to work on directional control and dribbling....
One-two pass drill against a diamond formation
15 min
6-18 joueurs
Technical
U13
Speed of execution, work on passing and movement are key to this drill, which will require several repetitions to achieve a good rhythm....
Passing game work with a square of 6 players
15 min
6-18 joueurs
Warm-up
U13
This exercise allows you to work on passing from different angles. It is very easy to set up and can be used as a warm-up or a technical drill within your session....
3v3 high-intensity with shooting on 6 mini goals
15 min
12-24 joueurs
Small-sided games
U13
Used by the youth teams at Real Madrid, this highly dynamic drill will help your players work on attacking and defensive transitions as well as defensive recovery....
Double rondo with game awareness and information gathering
10 min
9-18 joueurs
Warm-up
U13
This exercise is quite simple to set up but is highly appreciated by players during a warm-up in a session with a technical focus....
Dynamic 360° Opposition with 3 Teams of 3
15 min
9-18 joueurs
Technical
U13
A small, highly dynamic 3v3 exercise that will help you work on game awareness in tight spaces and improve reactivity between each phase of play....
Passing Circuit with Triple One-Two Pass and Give-and-Go
15 min
10-20 joueurs
Warm-up
U13
Used within youth teams at Bayern Munich, this passing circuit is an ideal warm-up to work on positioning and movement before and after receiving the ball....
Positioning in a "Y", creating space, and shooting
20 min
6-18 joueurs
Technical
U13
Inspired by an exercise used by Vicente Del Bosque, this drill will allow you to work on offensive combinations in front of the goal as well as shooting. With several possible variations, you can add more depth to your training session....
Diamond drill: high-intensity give-and-go with groups of 5
12 min
5-15 joueurs
Technical
U13
Dynamic passing drill practiced at high intensity, it will help your players work on their movements before and after receiving the ball. Consider doubling up positions based on the number of players present during your session....
Switch of play using the central midfielder
15 min
10-20 joueurs
Technical
U13
Ideal passing circuit to work on switching play through the central midfielder, who will drop back to offer a solution to teammates....
Slalom, give-and-go and shooting
15 min
12-20 joueurs
Technical
U13
Very dynamic exercise that will allow your players to work on the off-the-ball run and information gathering before playing a through ball....
Offensive combinations in 3v2 with defensive recovery
15 min
9-18 joueurs
Tactical
U13
Very dynamic exercise to implement in training, which will allow your players to work on different situations in 3v2 then 3v3 with a defensive recovery by the 3rd player. Game awareness and quick decision-making will be the focus of this exercise....
Escaping a 1v2 Under Pressure: Creativity and Quickness
15 min
8-20 joueurs
Technical
U13
A small, dynamic exercise that will allow your players to express their creativity and react quickly under pressure....
Cognitive work without the ball with 1v1v1 duels
15 min
6-18 joueurs
Conditioning
U13
Ideal for working on the cognitive aspect, this exercise can be used in a session after a complete warm-up. Very dynamic, it often appeals to players....
4v3 back to goal with build-up play for the defenders
15 min
8-16 joueurs
Tactical
U13
Ideal exercise for a soccer school, it will allow your players to work on playing with their back to the goal as well as build-up play in a 4v3 setup that is quite simple to implement....
One-two pass combinations with 2 teams then shooting
15 min
10-20 joueurs
Technical
U13
Used in soccer school, this drill will allow your players to work on attacking combinations in tight spaces. Numerous variations are possible....
Training on directional control and shooting in 2 drills
15 min
10-20 joueurs
Technical
U13
Ideal shooting workshop to work on the final touch and specifically the speed during this ball control. The objective is to get into shooting position as quickly as possible....
Preventing the build-up play: high press and shooting in 2v1
12 min
10-16 joueurs
Tactical
U13
Thanks to a high press and shooting in 2v1 situations, this drill is ideal for blocking the opponent's build-up play. Make sure to enforce the instructions well to get the most out of your players....
Unlocking mini-goals with gate passing in 4v4
15 min
8-24 joueurs
Small-sided games
U13
Very dynamic drill in the form of a 4v4 that will allow your players to work on different cognitive aspects such as perception, anticipation, and decision-making under pressure....
Information gathering and cognitive work in Youth academy
12 min
4-20 joueurs
Technical
U13
Often overlooked in youth soccer, cognitive training is nevertheless essential. This drill will allow your players to work on information processing with a color-based game while being constantly in contact with the ball....
Interception and forward ball control in 4v3
20 min
9-16 joueurs
Tactical
U13
Receiving the ball forward, anticipating interceptions, and making runs into space: this comprehensive exercise is ideal in every aspect and will allow you to work on quick transitions between defensive and attacking phases....
Short passing game, direct play on a passing sequence with switch of play
15 min
7-19 joueurs
Warm-up
U13
This drill, structured as a passing sequence with a double triangle, is perfect for working on alternating between short passing game and direct play. The team chemistry will be on point!...
4v4 Possession Game with Central Square
15 min
9-18 joueurs
Small-sided games
U13
Ideal exercise for youth soccer with a small-sided 4v4 game, a central neutral player, and a variation with 2 mini-goals to offer a coherent progression to your players....
Occupying space with a 2v1 rondo in 3 zones
15 min
9-18 joueurs
Tactical
U13
A very simple exercise to set up that will allow your players to work on their spatial awareness in a possession game with a 2v1 in two zones....
Diamond passing circuit with give and go variation
18 min
5-20 joueurs
Technical
U13
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....
Double square with passing combinations
15 min
12-24 joueurs
Technical
U13
Inspired by a workshop used by Vicente Del Bosque at Real Madrid, this exercise helps work on the timing of the pass as well as movements before and after receiving the ball. You can apply it as is for U12-U13 or adjust the distances to use it in other age groups....
3v3 (+4) with support players and position change
18 min
14-16 joueurs
Small-sided games
U13
This 3v3 with 4 support players is ideal for working on communication, game awareness, and decision-making. Under pressure in the central zone, your players will need to lift their heads and find support before they can finish on 4 mini goals....
Passing sequence on the run followed by shooting
15 min
10-20 joueurs
Technical
U13
This exercise is quite simple to set up and is highly appreciated in soccer schools. It will allow you to work on the final pass into the run as well as play facing the goal (with and without control)....
Double 2v1 following a passing sequence (variation)
15 min
8-20 joueurs
Small-sided games
U13
Creative exercise allowing you to work on attacking-defensive transitions with a double 2v1 and a combination of passes. Use the suggested variations to make the exercise closer to real match conditions....
Cognitive ability with agility work and color play
15 min
6-18 joueurs
Conditioning
U13
Very engaging agility exercise with cognitive work involving colors, voice, and gestures. Combine auditory and visual signals with a bit of competition, and you'll see that it's an exercise highly appreciated by players....
1v1 Distance Duels on Mini Goals
15 min
6-14 joueurs
Technical
U13
Ideal drill in soccer school to work on speed, decision-making, and listening. Combine this with ball control and shooting practice, and you have a complete and fun drill for your players....
Warm-up with neutral support in the wide areas
15 min
14-18 joueurs
Warm-up
U13
8v8 warm-up drill to work on using width with 2 neutral players in the channels. Ideal for starting a session on the theme of space occupation....
Combination and shooting in front of the goal followed by a 2v2
15 min
12-18 joueurs
Technical
U13
Exercise to work on attacking combinations and the final action in front of the goal. The sequence ends with a 2v2 duel, progressing to a 3v2 situation with a numerical advantage....
Ball control and triangle play in youth academy
12 min
8-16 joueurs
Warm-up
U13
Fun dribbling drill ideal for soccer school with triangular zones and defenders who will do everything to touch the attackers....
2v1 Rondo in two zones
12 min
6-24 joueurs
Small-sided games
U13
2v1 (or 4v2) possession exercise on two adjacent zones with possible variation on mini-goals. Ideal small-sided game for soccer schools....
Warm-up with the ball: sequence of passes in groups of 3 with opening
15 min
10-20 joueurs
Warm-up
U13
A very simple drill to set up that allows you to work on a passing sequence while being attentive to the movements around you....
One-two pass game on a square of 4
12 min
4-20 joueurs
Warm-up
U13
Ideal for a warm-up or technical drill in a soccer school, this passing exercise will allow you to implement numerous variations and add your personal touch....
Triangle passing sequence and dribbling through gates
12 min
8-16 joueurs
Warm-up
U13
Drill in the form of a predetermined passing sequence and dribbling with various possible variations. Perfect for youth soccer or as a warm-up....
The 4-Step Clock: Passing and Dribbling
15 min
8-24 joueurs
Technical
U13
Fun exercise ideal for soccer school (from U11 to U13), it will allow your players to work on dribbling while keeping their heads up. Several variations are possible for this drill....
Dribbling in figure 8 then 1v1 duel
15 min
4-14 joueurs
Technical
U13
This exercise is quite simple to set up and will allow your players to work on dribbling and improve their concentration level, while fostering a healthy competitive spirit....
Rondo in 4v2 and pressing with a numerical disadvantage
20 min
8-24 joueurs
Small-sided games
U13
4v2 possession drill with pressing and zone changes. You can develop the exercise with small goals and by limiting touches on the ball....
Passing sequence with double one-two pass in a group of 3
12 min
5-20 joueurs
Technical
U13
Passing drill in the form of a double triangle that will allow your players to work on passing from different angles. In terms of progression, you can add your own touch with an auditory or visual signal....
The pickpocket game: dribbling and decision-making
12 min
12-24 joueurs
Technical
U13
Ideal animation game in soccer school to work on dribbling with decision-making. This exercise will allow your players to progress in a fun way....
Tic-Tac-Toe possession game with overload
20 min
10-20 joueurs
Small-sided games
U13
A very fun game that combines problem-solving, decision-making, and attacking-defensive transitions. Highly appreciated by players and ideal for soccer schools!...
5v5 opposition with "4 corner jokers"
20 min
16-20 joueurs
Small-sided games
U13
This 5v5 small-sided game with 4 neutral players will allow your players to progressively take control of the field by "unlocking" the neutral players one by one....
The hourglass: passing game and dribbling
15 min
8-16 joueurs
Technical
U13
Perfect for youth soccer training, the hourglass drill will help your players develop their passing and dribbling skills while varying the angles and surfaces of the foot used....
4v1 Rondo with Zone Changes
10 min
6-24 joueurs
Technical
U13
This rondo across 2 zones involving a total of 6 players is very dynamic and offers a very engaging exercise for your players. Be sure to clearly demonstrate the drill so that the rondo is as smooth as possible....
Small-sided game in numerical disadvantage
15 min
12-24 joueurs
Small-sided games
U13
Small-sided game ideal for your players to work on transitions in numerical advantage/disadvantage and implement your guidance independently....
Passing drills with lateral support and high support
12 min
6-18 joueurs
Technical
U13
Passing circuit with variations to work on all surfaces of the foot, ideal for youth categories such as U11 or U13....
3-Pass Drill with Forward Progression
15 min
3-18 joueurs
Technical
U13
Simple and effective, this ideal exercise for youth soccer will allow you to work on passing technique while offering your players numerous variations....
Pass into the run and shooting work
15 min
10-20 joueurs
Technical
U13
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....
4v4 Possession Game with 2 Final Third Zones
15 min
8-24 joueurs
Small-sided games
U13
Positioning, reaction time, and quality of passes are on the agenda for this possession exercise, perfect for working on key skills in a fun format....
Passing game work in a square with a central pivot
12 min
7-14 joueurs
Technical
U13
A very simple passing drill to set up, but with almost infinite variations. Ideal for soccer schools, it combines quality technique, game intelligence, and movement in tight spaces....
Offensive Combinations in 2v1 on Opposite Goals
15 min
8-24 joueurs
Tactical
U13
This high-intensity drill will allow your players to work on attacking sequences while emphasizing the importance of decision-making during the defensive phase....
Fun Warm-up: Dribbling and Ball Control in Tight Spaces
10 min
5-20 joueurs
Warm-up
U13
A very simple drill to set up that will allow young players to maximize their touches on the ball in a small space and under pressure. Perfect for the start of a session....
Passing circle: ball control, dribble, pass and follow
12 min
8-18 joueurs
Warm-up
U13
Ideal warm-up that allows players to get in condition with the ball while activating different muscle groups. Players work on their first touch, dribbling, and passing....
Passing and layoff work in groups of 4
12 min
4-24 joueurs
Technical
U13
Simple drill to set up for working on the short passing game in 8v8 play, ideal for youth categories to increase touches on the ball. Numerous variations possible....
Combining offensively using a pivot in 5v5
20 min
10-18 joueurs
Tactical
U13
Possession drill that will allow your players to work on offensive combinations using a central player who will act as a pivot....
Compact defense with a back three in a reduced central area
20 min
9-18 joueurs
Tactical
U13
Communication among defenders is essential in this highly intense drill, which perfectly combines communication work, positioning, and movement....
Sequence of small-sided games in 1v1, 2v1, 2v2, then 3v2
15 min
8-24 joueurs
Small-sided games
U13
High-energy small-sided game with lots of changes in pace, this drill is perfect for working on attacking and defensive transitions and concentration. Your players will definitely love it!...
Off-the-ball run with a change of direction in a passing circuit with a shot on goal
10 min
8-16 joueurs
Technical
U13
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....
Heading practice in double circle (warm-up with ball)
10 min
10-20 joueurs
Warm-up
U13
Ideal warm-up exercise to improve heading accuracy and overall coordination. We recommend it as a warm-up, and you can also use it during technical skill work....
2v2 Work and Basic Tactical Principles (variation)
15 min
12-18 joueurs
Tactical
U13
Perfect exercise for your players to work on 2v2 situations and fundamental tactical principles: to draw a defender, support, and off-the-ball runs for the attackers - closing down the ball carrier and defensive cover for the defenders....
Working on playing between the lines with a passing circuit
15 min
8-20 joueurs
Technical
U13
Ideal technical drill to grasp playing between the lines, it will enable your players to perform a technical circuit while staying constantly engaged in the game....
Square of passes and directional controls
10 min
4-12 joueurs
Technical
U13
Simple yet effective, this square drill used by Pep Guardiola with FC Barcelona's B team is ideal for starting a session. The variations are then endless....
Technical Circuit of Passing, Dribbling, and Shooting
18 min
6-12 joueurs
Technical
U13
Exercise used by Pep Guardiola during a training session at Manchester City, it is ideal for working on different aspects: passing quality, off-the-ball runs to create space, and finally shooting....
2v2 Work and Basic Tactical Principles
15 min
6-12 joueurs
Tactical
U13
Ideal drill to train your players on 2v2 and basic tactical principles (to draw a defender, support, and off-the-ball runs for attackers, and pressuring the ball carrier and defensive cover for defenders)....
Warm-up: 2v2 positioning work
15 min
6-12 joueurs
Warm-up
U13
Ideal warm-up drill for your players to improve in 2v2 situations, particularly on positioning in such scenarios....
Dribble and immediate follow-up
20 min
14-16 joueurs
Tactical
U13
Ideal drill for getting your players to work on their sequence after the dribble. They practice lifting their heads and gathering information after the dribble and quickly releasing the ball....
1v1 and agility: support and change of direction
12 min
6-12 joueurs
Technical
U13
Through this 1v1 drill, your players improve their footwork and change of direction at high speed. They also practice both offensive dribbling and defensive back-pedaling....
1v1 Duel Facing the Goal
15 min
10-12 joueurs
Technical
U13
Excellent 1v1 drill allowing your players to practice both the duel as the last defender (defensive) and the duel facing the goal to finish an action (offensive)....
Warm-up: team ball possession
20 min
10-12 joueurs
Warm-up
U13
Ideal warm-up drill to practice team ball retention, focusing on movement and passing accuracy....
Playing between the lines and following up the action (2)
15 min
6-12 joueurs
Tactical
U13
Through a 3v3 drill with support, your players practice making through balls to the forward and following their pass to continue the play....
Training on Long Balls and Off-the-ball Movement
15 min
8-12 joueurs
Tactical
U13
Long passing drill ideal for training your players to find the right passing angle, improve the accuracy of long balls, and work on attackers' movement off the ball....
Warm-up: Passing drills and 1v1 training
20 min
16-18 joueurs
Warm-up
U13
Warm-up drill to work your players on short passing, direct play, and ball recovery in 1v1 situations....
Zonal Defense in 3v3: Marking, Cover, and Balance
15 min
6-12 joueurs
Tactical
U13
3v3 game drill to work on your players' tactical understanding of zonal marking (marking, defensive cover, and balance)....
Zonal Defense in 6v6: Marking, Cover, and Balance
15 min
12-14 joueurs
Tactical
U13
By having the defense work on zonal marking starting from a 6v6, your players improve on various tactical concepts: getting open, defensive cover, and balance to prevent the through ball....
Passing Technique Training
12 min
12-14 joueurs
Technical
U13
Ideal drill to train your players on execution and technique for making accurate passes....
Warm-up: ball passing work
8 min
5-10 joueurs
Warm-up
U13
Excellent warm-up drill for ball control to practice touches and passes....
Quick ball movement in 6v6 with deep support
12 min
12-18 joueurs
Tactical
U13
By limiting the number of passes before the shot and providing deep support, your players practice moving the ball quickly to set up a teammate for a shot. The limited number of passes also encourages initiative and creativity....
Precision and speed of ball movement (1)
16 min
10-15 joueurs
Technical
U13
Quick passing drill, your players work on precision and speed of ball movement....
Precision and speed of ball movement (2)
16 min
10-15 joueurs
Technical
U13
Quick passing drill where your players work on both the accuracy and speed of ball movement....
Drop-off and ball control
15 min
12-14 joueurs
Technical
U13
Ideal exercise to practice the back-pedal technique (defense) and dribbling (attack) with a point system to instill a good competitive spirit....
Defensive Techniques: Working on Interception
20 min
8-10 joueurs
Technical
U13
Exercise designed to improve both the quality of passes for attackers and the quality of interceptions for defenders. An ideal exercise for improving defensive positioning....
Protecting a Defensive Zone
15 min
8-12 joueurs
Tactical
U13
By placing your players in 1v1 situations within a defined space, the defenders work on defensive cover while the attackers practice dribbling....
Motor skills and ball control to improve footwork and balance
12 min
8-10 joueurs
Technical
U13
Excellent exercise to improve footwork and balance for U11 or U13 players. Use the competitive spirit to create enthusiasm....
Mastery of footwork, balance, and body control - without the ball
12 min
12-14 joueurs
Conditioning
U13
Fun exercise ideal for working on motor skills: footwork, balance, and body control....
Collective replacement and management of offensive and defensive space
20 min
10-12 joueurs
Tactical
U13
Through this exercise, your players work on collective repositioning, closing down space, and defensive build-up play, as well as finding the available teammate and creating an overload in attack....
Oriented Controls – Ground Balls and Aerial Balls
15 min
12-15 joueurs
Technical
U13
By asking the players to switch positions and position themselves correctly to receive the ball, your players practice anticipating and looking up before the teammate's pass and before controlling the ball....
Collective ball retention through the short passing game
20 min
8-10 joueurs
Tactical
U13
By working on collective ball retention using short passing game, your players get used to moving the ball and building up play calmly....
Warm-up: Directional ball control on the ground
15 min
4-8 joueurs
Warm-up
U13
Comprehensive warm-up exercise to improve your players on various types of directional control and work on passing in youth soccer training....
Working on Duels: Offensive and Defensive Techniques (Version 3)
12 min
10-12 joueurs
Technical
U13
Ideal exercise for practicing duel techniques: dribbling and acceleration with the ball (offensive); backpedaling and positioning of the attacker (defensive)...
Working on Duels: Offensive and Defensive Techniques (Version 2)
12 min
10-12 joueurs
Technical
U13
Ideal exercise for practicing 1v1 techniques: dribbling and acceleration with the ball (offensive); backpedaling and positioning of the attacker (defensive)...
Working on Duels: Offensive and Defensive Techniques (Version 1)
12 min
10-12 joueurs
Technical
U13
Ideal exercise for practicing duel techniques: dribbling and accelerating with the ball (offensive); backpedaling and positioning the attacker (defensive)...
Shot on the move without control
15 min
10-12 joueurs
Technical
U13
Excellent exercise to work on shooting without control and on the move with your players. Game awareness is essential in this type of drill, so remember to remind your players!...
Play in Space and Switches of Play
15 min
8-10 joueurs
Technical
U13
With this exercise, your players can calmly practice switching sides and playing in space with or without the ball. The possibility of scoring in multiple goals also enhances concentration for defenders and creativity for attackers....
Half-field play: keep your head up and gather information
20 min
12-14 joueurs
Tactical
U13
By requiring play in a confined space, this drill forces your players to lift their heads and look further to find the available teammate....
Technical warm-up: directional control and pass
12 min
3-12 joueurs
Warm-up
U13
Through a sequence of directional control and pass, this exercise, ideal for warm-up, works on ball mastery while being simple to set up....
Agility and Shooting
12 min
8-10 joueurs
Conditioning
U13
Ideal exercise for working on speed and agility without the ball. The race between 2 players for the final shot adds extra motivation for the players....
1v1 Duel and Wing Play
20 min
10-14 joueurs
Technical
U13
Excellent exercise for practicing 1v1 duels on the flanks with an attacker’s feint and shooting situation....
1v1 Duel with Chasing Defender
15 min
12-14 joueurs
Technical
U13
By giving a slight disadvantage to the defenders, this 1v1 drill helps work on both ball control at full speed for the attacker and delayed defensive situations for the defender....
4v4 Numerical Equality Game and Shooting Situation
20 min
10-12 joueurs
Tactical
U13
By creating game conditions in a limited space, leading to an off-the-ball run and a shooting opportunity, you allow your players to work on both offensive and defensive actions in an even-numbered situation....
Ball control in varied situations and combined shooting
12 min
8-10 joueurs
Technical
U13
By requiring your players to use both feet and different contact surfaces in various situations, this drill is ideal for working on dribbling and ball control, as well as shooting in succession....
Warm-up: sequence, control, dribbling, and passing
10 min
10-12 joueurs
Warm-up
U13
Through a simple sequence of control-dribble-pass, this exercise, ideal for warm-up, allows players to work on the basics while staying in motion....
1v1 Duel: Working on Footwork and Balance
12 min
8-16 joueurs
Technical
U13
1v1 Duel Exercise with Gate Passing: Ideal for working on footwork, balance, and defensive technique....
3v3 Wing Play with Support
20 min
10-16 joueurs
Tactical
U13
Ideal game situation to force your players to constantly look for the sides, which will allow your wide players to work well during this drill. Just that!...
Dribbling then cross: right foot, left foot
15 min
8-14 joueurs
Technical
U13
Practice crosses with this easy-to-set-up drill that allows for good rotation when you have a large number of players....
Free Play: Positioning and Space Occupation
20 min
12-14 joueurs
Tactical
U13
Free play on half-field to put players in match situations: allows for working on positioning, movement, and emphasizes the importance of keeping your head up....
1v1 Duels and Defensive Positioning
15 min
8-16 joueurs
Technical
U13
Exercise focused on defensive technique: how to effectively defend when positioned against an attacker in a 1v1? Numerous repetitions to enhance learning....
The double circle: working on spaces (attack/defense)
12 min
10-14 joueurs
Tactical
U13
Ideal exercise to train your players to reduce spaces to prevent the through ball (defensively) and create spaces to facilitate ball movement (offensively)....
5v5 Shooting Game
20 min
10-14 joueurs
Technical
U13
Simple but incredibly effective drill to work on shooting. Find the right angle, position yourself, strike, all while simulating match situations....
4v4 and off-the-ball runs into space
15 min
8-10 joueurs
Technical
U13
With this 4v4 enhanced by off-the-ball runs and duels in the box, this drill is perfect for working on both offensive and defensive technique....
Passing and directional control work
9 min
3-12 joueurs
Warm-up
U13
Work on passing and directional control with this simple yet incredibly effective drill!...
U13 soccer drills by theme
U13 conditioning soccer drills
- Mastery of footwork, balance, and body control - without the ball
- Agility and Shooting
- Cognitive ability with agility work and color play
U13 small-sided games soccer drills
- Unlocking mini-goals with gate passing in 4v4
- Small-sided 2v2 games in 3 "drawer" zones
- Dynamic small-sided game in 2v1 on 3 mini goals
U13 tactical soccer drills
- Training on Long Balls and Off-the-ball Movement
- Free Play: Positioning and Space Occupation
- Dribble and immediate follow-up
U13 soccer drills by sub-theme
U13 agility soccer drills
- Small-sided games in 2v2 with goalkeeper in promotion relegation format
- 1v1 duels with neutral support and quick finishing on close goals
- Juggling, retrieving pinnies, and shooting run
U13 attacking transition soccer drills
- Continuation of 1v1 duels with back to goal and mini-goals on opposite ends
- Defensive transitions after loss in rondo games
- Rondo in 3+2 vs 3+2: managing the overload and quick transitions
U13 build-up play soccer drills
- One-two pass drill against a diamond formation
- Switch of play using the central midfielder
- 4v3 back to goal with build-up play for the defenders
U13 circuit soccer drills
- Information Gathering on a Sequence of Passes in 4v4
- Passing game work with a square of 6 players
- Passing Circuit with Triple One-Two Pass and Give-and-Go
U13 cognitive soccer drills
- Juggling, retrieving pinnies, and shooting run
- 4vs4+1: corner-to-corner possession with fixed support players
- 3 ways to score in a reduced 3v3v3 game
U13 counter-pressing soccer drills
- Using Width in a 4v4 with 6 Mini-Goals
- Defensive transitions after loss in rondo games
- 4v4 possession game with 2 support players per team
U13 defensive recovery / tracking back soccer drills
- Defensive transitions after loss in rondo games
- 3v3 high-intensity with shooting on 6 mini goals
- Offensive combinations in 3v2 with defensive recovery
U13 defensive transition soccer drills
- Continuation of 1v1 duels with back to goal and mini-goals on opposite ends
- Rondo in 3+2 vs 3+2: managing the overload and quick transitions
- 4v4 possession game with 2 support players per team
U13 dribbling soccer drills
- Cognitive work with colored gate choice in 1v1
- Dribbling: imitation and sequence to be repeated by the team
- Dynamic Warm-up with Passing, Slalom, and Dribbling
U13 dribbling soccer drills
- Give-and-go, dribble, and shooting from different angles
- Dribbling: imitation and sequence to be repeated by the team
- Movement off the ball, passes into space, and 1v1 duels
U13 duels soccer drills
- Continuation of 1v1 duels with back to goal and mini-goals on opposite ends
- Give-and-go, dribble, and shooting from different angles
- 1v1 with goalkeeper – back-to-goal duel and chasing defense
U13 explosive strength soccer drills
- Small-sided games in 2v2 with goalkeeper in promotion relegation format
- 1v1 with goalkeeper – back-to-goal duel and chasing defense
- Finishing After a 1v1 with a Through Ball Using Different Trajectories
U13 fun game soccer drills
- Small-sided games in 2v2 with goalkeeper in promotion relegation format
- Juggling, retrieving pinnies, and shooting run
- 4vs4+1: corner-to-corner possession with fixed support players
U13 gaps soccer drills
- 3v3 with a neutral player and central support – stop-ball and overlaps
- Using Width in a 4v4 with 6 Mini-Goals
- Rondo in 3+2 vs 3+2: managing the overload and quick transitions
U13 motor skills soccer drills
- Dribbling: imitation and sequence to be repeated by the team
- Dynamic Warm-up with Passing, Slalom, and Dribbling
- Receiving on the half-turn and dribbling with the "escape from jail" drill
U13 offensive combinations soccer drills
- Offensive combinations in 3v2 with defensive recovery
- One-two pass combinations with 2 teams then shooting
- Combination and shooting in front of the goal followed by a 2v2
U13 overload soccer drills
- Possession game in two zones with 5v3 and 3 gates
- Small-sided 2v2 games in 3 "drawer" zones
- Possession game with support at the 4 corners
U13 passes soccer drills
- Give-and-go, dribble, and shooting from different angles
- Diamond: layoff, switch of play, and through ball
- 4vs4+1: corner-to-corner possession with fixed support players
U13 positional play soccer drills
- Possession game in two zones with 5v3 and 3 gates
- 7v7 Oppositions with 1v1 Duels on the Flanks
- Short passing game, direct play on a passing sequence with switch of play
U13 possession soccer drills
- Possession game in two zones with 5v3 and 3 gates
- Possession game with support at the 4 corners
- 4v4 possession game with 2 support players per team
U13 pressing soccer drills
- Possession game in two zones with 5v3 and 3 gates
- 4vs4+1: corner-to-corner possession with fixed support players
- Possession game with support at the 4 corners
U13 rondos soccer drills
- Using Width in a 4v4 with 6 Mini-Goals
- Defensive transitions after loss in rondo games
- Rondo in 3+2 vs 3+2: managing the overload and quick transitions
U13 scanning soccer drills
- Possession game in two zones with 5v3 and 3 gates
- Diamond: layoff, switch of play, and through ball
- 4vs4+1: corner-to-corner possession with fixed support players
U13 shooting soccer drills
- Give-and-go, dribble, and shooting from different angles
- 1v1 with goalkeeper – back-to-goal duel and chasing defense
- Finishing After a 1v1 with a Through Ball Using Different Trajectories
U13 support soccer drills
- 3v3 with a neutral player and central support – stop-ball and overlaps
- Diamond: layoff, switch of play, and through ball
- 4vs4+1: corner-to-corner possession with fixed support players
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