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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
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....
Rondo in 3+2 vs 3+2: managing the overload and quick transitions

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....
4v4 possession game with 2 support players per team

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....
3v3 high-intensity with shooting on 6 mini goals

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....
Dynamic 360° Opposition with 3 Teams of 3

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....
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Interception and forward ball control in 4v3

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....
Combination and shooting in front of the goal followed by a 2v2

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....
2v1 Rondo in two zones

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....
Sequence of small-sided games in 1v1, 2v1, 2v2, then 3v2

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!...
2v2 Work and Basic Tactical Principles (variation)

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....
Zonal Defense in 6v6: Marking, 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....

Other sub-theme U13 soccer drills

U13 Agility soccer drills

  1. One-two pass drill against a diamond formation
  2. Juggling, retrieving pinnies, and shooting run
  3. Cognitive work without the ball with 1v1v1 duels
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U13 Attacking transition soccer drills

  1. Zonal Defense in 6v6: Marking, Cover, and Balance
  2. Sequence of small-sided games in 1v1, 2v1, 2v2, then 3v2
  3. Rondo in 4v2 and pressing with a numerical disadvantage
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U13 Build-up play soccer drills

  1. Preventing the build-up play: high press and shooting in 2v1
  2. 4v3 back to goal with build-up play for the defenders
  3. Training on Long Balls and Off-the-ball Movement
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U13 Circuit soccer drills

  1. Technical Circuit of Passing, Dribbling, and Shooting
  2. Information Gathering on a Sequence of Passes in 4v4
  3. Diamond drill: high-intensity give-and-go with groups of 5
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U13 Cognitive soccer drills

  1. Juggling, retrieving pinnies, and shooting run
  2. Warm-up: team ball possession
  3. 4v4 Game with Colored Gates and Mini Goals
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U13 Counterattack soccer drills

  1. Rondo in 3+2 vs 3+2: managing the overload and quick transitions
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U13 Counter-pressing soccer drills

  1. Using Width in a 4v4 with 6 Mini-Goals
  2. Rondo in 4v2 and pressing with a numerical disadvantage
  3. 4v4 possession game with 2 support players per team
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U13 Defensive recovery / Tracking back soccer drills

  1. Zonal Defense in 6v6: Marking, Cover, and Balance
  2. 3v3 high-intensity with shooting on 6 mini goals
  3. Collective replacement and management of offensive and defensive space
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U13 Dribbling soccer drills

  1. 4v4 Game with Colored Gates and Mini Goals
  2. Cognitive work with colored gate choice in 1v1
  3. Unlocking mini-goals with gate passing in 4v4
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U13 Dribbling soccer drills

  1. Movement off the ball, passes into space, and 1v1 duels
  2. Passing circle: ball control, dribble, pass and follow
  3. Dribbling: imitation and sequence to be repeated by the team
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U13 Duels soccer drills

  1. Working on Duels: Offensive and Defensive Techniques (Version 1)
  2. 1v1 Duels and Defensive Positioning
  3. Double 2v1 following a passing sequence (variation)
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U13 Endurance soccer drills

  1. 3v3 with a neutral player and central support – stop-ball and overlaps
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U13 Explosive strength soccer drills

  1. 4v4 Numerical Equality Game and Shooting Situation
  2. Cognitive work with colored gate choice in 1v1
  3. Heading practice in double circle (warm-up with ball)
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U13 Fun Game soccer drills

  1. The hourglass: passing game and dribbling
  2. Juggling, retrieving pinnies, and shooting run
  3. Double sequence of passes in hourglass and diamond formation
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U13 Gaps soccer drills

  1. Play in Space and Switches of Play
  2. One-two pass drill against a diamond formation
  3. Small-sided game in numerical disadvantage
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U13 Motor skills soccer drills

  1. Motor skills and ball control to improve footwork and balance
  2. Dynamic Warm-up with Passing, Slalom, and Dribbling
  3. Mastery of footwork, balance, and body control - without the ball
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U13 Offensive combinations soccer drills

  1. One-two pass combinations with 2 teams then shooting
  2. Offensive Combinations in 2v1 on Opposite Goals
  3. Offensive combinations in 3v2 with defensive recovery
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U13 Overload soccer drills

  1. Movement off the ball, passes into space, and 1v1 duels
  2. 4v4 possession game with 2 support players per team
  3. Rondo in 4v2 and pressing with a numerical disadvantage
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U13 Passes soccer drills

  1. Playing between the lines and following up the action (2)
  2. Passing sequence with double one-two pass in a group of 3
  3. One-two pass combinations with 2 teams then shooting
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U13 Positional play soccer drills

  1. 7v7 Oppositions with 1v1 Duels on the Flanks
  2. 5v5 opposition with "4 corner jokers"
  3. Dribble and immediate follow-up
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U13 Possession soccer drills

  1. 4v4 Possession Game with 2 Final Third Zones
  2. 4v4 possession game with 2 support players per team
  3. Possession game with support at the 4 corners
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U13 Pressing soccer drills

  1. Compact defense with a back three in a reduced central area
  2. Unlocking mini-goals with gate passing in 4v4
  3. Training on Long Balls and Off-the-ball Movement
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U13 Rondos soccer drills

  1. Using Width in a 4v4 with 6 Mini-Goals
  2. Defensive transitions after loss in rondo games
  3. Training on Long Balls and Off-the-ball Movement
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U13 Scanning soccer drills

  1. Possession game in two zones with 5v3 and 3 gates
  2. One-two pass game on a square of 4
  3. Cognitive ability with agility work and color play
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U13 Shooting soccer drills

  1. 4v4 Numerical Equality Game and Shooting Situation
  2. Dribbling then cross: right foot, left foot
  3. 5v5 Shooting Game
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U13 Support soccer drills

  1. Possession game with support at the 4 corners
  2. 3v3 (+4) with support players and position change
  3. Warm-up with neutral support in the wide areas
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U13 Transition soccer drills

  1. Interception and forward ball control in 4v3
  2. 2v2 Work and Basic Tactical Principles (variation)
  3. Zonal Defense in 6v6: Marking, Cover, and Balance
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U13 Using width soccer drills

  1. Warm-up: 2v2 positioning work
  2. Quick ball movement in 6v6 with deep support
  3. 4v4 and off-the-ball runs into space
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