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In the form of 4 stations, this exercise is ideal for interval training (30-15) while including a fun element with the ball. Perfect for the start of the season or after the winter break.
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Passing Sequence with Directional Touches and Forward Play
10 min
5-20 joueurs
Warm-up
U17 - U14
Sequential drill aimed at receiving behind the mannequin, directing the first touch in the direction of play, and following up with a forward pass....
Offensive "Y" Combination with Support Play and Shooting
15 min
5-20 joueurs
Technical
U17 - U19
Y combination work integrating layoff, support play, and shooting from the half-spaces....
Short possession with switch of play and support sprints
10 min
6-18 joueurs
Warm-up
U18 - Seniors
Used by Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool, this possession drill with a central player and quick switches of play is ideal for working on triggering support sprints....
Pass sequence with layoff, support runs, and through ball play
10 min
8-16 joueurs
Technical
U17 - U15
Dynamic layoff-support circuit where players combine quick passes, directional controls, and support runs before attacking the depth....
Finishing Exercise from 4 Different Angles
15 min
5-20 joueurs
Technical
U19 - U20
Highly dynamic finishing exercise aimed at working on quick combinations, movements in the box, and a variety of shots from different angles....
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What does the U17 category in soccer consist of?
The U17 category includes players aged 16-17 and is often very important in the progression of your players. It's the age where most major clubs send their scouts to the sidelines to discover new talents who may have emerged later. The U17 category is a decisive turning point for young aspiring professional soccer players. At this stage, players already possess a solid technical foundation and enter a phase where tactical finesse, physical strength, and mental maturity become crucial to becoming a standout player. This age generally marks the starting point of a more professional soccer journey, or conversely, a more amateur one.
As a coach, many new challenges will arise when coaching a U17 team to maximize the personal development of each player while considering the locker room and collective results. The U17 training sessions must above all be dynamic. It's an age where you can start emphasizing the athletic aspect of your exercises while maintaining a good dose of technical and tactical drills. Here is a detailed sheet to help you prepare your U17 training sessions and better choose the exercises to offer.
Objectives with your U17 players
The main objective at this age is to prepare players for the challenges of senior soccer. This involves advanced technical refinement, a deep understanding of game tactics, and rigorous and more advanced physical preparation.
Simultaneously, psychological aspects, such as pressure management, resilience, and team spirit, become increasingly important.
Some tips for coaching a U17 team
To coach a U17 team, certain principles should be kept in mind as a soccer coach. Here is a non-exhaustive list:
- Strategic planning: sessions must be carefully planned with clear objectives, focused on specific skills to develop (set pieces, dribbles, build-up play from defense, counterattack, tactical positioning…).
- Intensity and specificity : at this age, training should be intense and focused on specific elements for each session, with exercises simulating real match situations.
- The importance of individual and collective development: it is crucial to find a balance between individual improvement and team cohesion.
- Psychological support: provide mental support to help players manage stress and stay motivated before, during, and after each match. Indeed, this age also marks the beginning of more official competitions at different levels (regional, national…).
Integrating recovery periods is also essential to prevent injuries and promote healthy growth.
What training exercises for U17s?
To best help you build your U17 training sessions, here are some relevant exercise ideas:
- Positional play exercises: Develop tactical understanding by setting up various game situations.
- Shooting drills: Focus on improving shooting skills in different situations, under pressure.
- Specific physical training: sessions dedicated to improving a specific element like strength, speed, and endurance.
- Tactical sessions: representation of real match conditions, testing new strategies and formations…
- Shooting exercises: varied drills to sharpen effectiveness in front of goal under different pressures and angles.
- Build-up play from the goalkeeper and alternating short passing game, direct play: this exercise primarily focuses on goalkeeper development, highlighting how players should position themselves and move when the goalkeeper has the ball.
- Match simulations: generally conducted at the end of the match to develop quick decision-making and tactical adaptability in match conditions.
- Offensive combination work between the lines of Pep Guardiola: inspired by Manchester City training, this exercise is perfect for developing a precise offensive sequence, encouraging playing between the lines through a targeted passing sequence.
Right foot, left foot passing and directional control work
12 min
5-15 joueurs
Technical
U13 - U12
In this highly dynamic exercise, your players will be able to work on passing in various forms, emphasizing the use of both feet....
Circuit with offensive combinations in groups of 4
20 min
10-20 joueurs
Technical
Seniors - U20
This double station, inspired by a training session from Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, is ideal for working on positioning during attacking combinations. Emphasize the importance of positioning on the field, as well as body positioning in relation to the ball....
Forward play with possession in 6v3
15 min
9-18 joueurs
Small-sided games
U16 - U17
Possession exercise emphasizing the importance of playing quickly forward with a 6v3 possession and constant defensive pressure....
Passing Circuit by J. Klopp with Support and One-touch Play
15 min
6-18 joueurs
Tactical
U17 - Seniors
Used during a Liverpool training session in 2022, this drill helps work on different passing combinations, particularly useful in the heart of the game....
Layoff in one-touch play and timing of the final pass in the Spanish national team
15 min
4-16 joueurs
Technical
Seniors - U18
Exercise used during a training camp with the Spanish national team, it allows your players to work on the weight and accuracy of the final pass, especially when they are facing away from the goal....
Breaking the lines with passing combinations in 3 drills
15 min
12-24 joueurs
Technical
U14 - U15
This drill used with youth teams at Manchester City is divided into 3 stations, allowing players to work on different passing combinations to develop automatic movements....
Offensive combination work between the lines of Pep Guardiola
20 min
10-20 joueurs
Tactical
U19 - U17
This drill, used during a training session at Manchester City, is ideal for working on a specific offensive combination with playing between the lines through a passing circuit....
Athletic work in 30-15 with the ball on 4 stations
20 min
8-20 joueurs
Conditioning
U17 - U14
In the form of 4 stations, this exercise is ideal for interval training (30-15) while including a fun element with the ball. Perfect for the start of the season or after the winter break....
Mr. Bielsa: working on lateral-winger automatisms with a passing circuit
15 min
10-20 joueurs
Tactical
Seniors - U17
Used by Marcelo Bielsa during a training session, this drill is ideal for working on the chemistry between fullbacks and wingers, in the form of 2 passing circuits without opposition....
Practicing the diamond play with shooting on mini goals
15 min
4-16 joueurs
Tactical
U14 - U17
Small passing drill with shooting on mini goals, ideal for working on automatisms and getting your players accustomed to triangle play when positioned in a diamond formation....
Finishing drill in front of the goal by J. Klopp with a three-player play
15 min
7-21 joueurs
Technical
U19 - U20
With these 3 phases of shooting, this drill used by Jurgen Klopp will allow you to work on shooting, of course, but also the final pass and play around the penalty area....
Shooting drills with attacking combinations and support player
20 min
8-22 joueurs
Technical
U19 - U18
A very dynamic exercise appreciated by players, it will allow you to work on offensive combinations as well as shooting from different angles: strike, shot, and 2v1....
1v1 Duels with Mini Goals Following a Passing Sequence
15 min
4-20 joueurs
Technical
U16 - U17
1v1 duel drill with many possible variations that will call upon the cognitive qualities of your players....
Diamond play with passing combinations
18 min
8-24 joueurs
Tactical
U16 - U17
Simple drill to set up but allows working on the diamond shape from different angles and through various combinations. This is actually a drill used by the German national team during a training session....
Unai Emery: small warm-up game in a triangle
10 min
6-24 joueurs
Warm-up
U15 - U14
Used by Unai Emery during his time at FC Sevilla in 2013, this warm-up is ideal for starting a session focused on playing between the lines....
Pep Guardiola's triple one-two pass with give-and-go and directional control
10 min
10-20 joueurs
Warm-up
U19 - U18
Used by Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, this drill, which can be included in warm-ups, focuses on three and four-player combinations with an emphasis on speed of execution....
Passing drills with one-touch play and supporting player
15 min
16-24 joueurs
Warm-up
U16 - U17
Small one-touch play combination exercise, ideal for a warm-up or a technical workshop during a session focused on passing. Numerous variations possible....
One-touch offensive combinations with shooting
15 min
8-24 joueurs
Technical
U14 - U15
A very simple exercise to set up, but it allows for numerous variations. You will work on several attacking combinations as well as the timing and precision of passes....
Breaking the lines: warm-up with passing circuit
15 min
8-18 joueurs
Warm-up
Seniors - U20
Warm-up exercise used at Manchester United, this circuit will allow you to prepare your players in good conditions during a session focused on the importance of passing....
Mr. Bielsa: Creating and Exploiting Space Along the Touchline
20 min
10-18 joueurs
Tactical
Seniors - U17
Exercise developed by Marcelo Bielsa and used during his time at Leeds, it will help your players learn to create spaces and exploit them to effectively build-up play....
Passes between the lines with 2 final third zones in 5v5
20 min
10-20 joueurs
Tactical
U20 - Seniors
Used by R. Benitez during a training session in Naples, this drill will help you work on two essential aspects: finding the gap for the team in possession of the ball, and effectively blocking passing lanes for the defending team....
Luis Enrique: High-Intensity Passing Sequence
12 min
4-20 joueurs
Technical
U19 - Seniors
Used by Luis Enrique with the Spanish national team last August, this drill will help your players improve their passing quality at high intensity and their ability to stay focused within a set time frame....
José Mourinho's 3v3 with two external zones and passes between the lines
25 min
14-18 joueurs
Small-sided games
U17 - Seniors
Used at Chelsea, this drill consists of a 3v3 possession game with two external zones. It will help your players work on passing angles and playing between the lines....
1v1 Duels with a double following a sequence of passes
20 min
12-20 joueurs
Technical
U14 - U17
This very intense drill focuses on 1v1 duels and quick decision-making. Your players should enjoy it!...
Rafael Benitez Passing Circuit with give and go, opening, and direct play
15 min
12-18 joueurs
Warm-up
U18 - U17
Passing circuit with numerous possible combinations, this drill is ideal for technical work during a warm-up....
Dynamic possession game in 4v2 with 2 balls
20 min
12-16 joueurs
Small-sided games
U15 - U16
Very dynamic exercise that will allow your players to work on positioning and movement in a small space in a 4v2. A specific feature: some periods will be played with 2 balls....
Build-up play and shooting in 9v9 with passing gates
20 min
16-20 joueurs
Tactical
U15 - U14
This situational exercise is ideal for working on the build-up play phase. Used in Naples a few years ago, you can use it at the end of a session....
Double square: combinations and sequences of short passing game
15 min
8-16 joueurs
Technical
U17 - U16
Numerous possible combinations in this double square drill to work on the fluidity of passes and movements before and after receiving the ball....
Passing circuit on 6 cones with shooting on a full-size goal
15 min
10-20 joueurs
Technical
U14 - U17
Shooting practice following a passing sequence inspired by the famous Tiki Taka used by FC Barcelona. Feel free to use variations to add tempo to the exercise....
Double 2v1 following a passing sequence (variation)
15 min
8-20 joueurs
Small-sided games
U14 - U15
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....
Shooting drill with slalom and passing sequence (non-contact)
15 min
12-20 joueurs
Technical
U18 - U17
Non-contact drill that will allow you to work on shooting and quick attacking sequences with a shot at the end of a slalom. Ideal for adding tempo to your session....
Offensive Combinations and Shooting with 4 Players
15 min
8-16 joueurs
Technical
U15 - U16
This drill combining various attacking combinations is ideal for working on shooting from different aspects: shooting at the edge of the box, cut-back cross, etc....
Layoff in one-touch play during a passing sequence
12 min
12-18 joueurs
Technical
U17 - U14
Drill consisting of a double sequence of simultaneous passes to work on one-touch layoffs and movement in tight spaces. Be sure to keep your head up!...
Finishing exercise with diamond passing game
15 min
8-18 joueurs
Technical
U20 - U19
Finishing workshop focused on the repetition of techniques with a passing circuit where you can implement many variations: changing sides, pass and follow with shooting, 2v1 situation, etc....
Direct play with a double 4v1 and a central zone
20 min
12-18 joueurs
Small-sided games
Seniors - U19
4v1 possession drill with a focus on direct play, while under pressure from a defender. A high-paced session to be introduced after a thorough warm-up!...
The double passing sequence of F. Lampard
12 min
10-20 joueurs
Warm-up
U20 - U17
Excellent warm-up exercise in the form of predetermined passing sequences that will allow your players to gradually increase in intensity....
3v3 with 4 supports and a central player
15 min
10-20 joueurs
Small-sided games
U20 - U19
This 3v3 small-sided game with 4 corner support players will help you work on combinations in tight spaces. Remember to regularly rotate the support players....
Finding the Ideal Position with Passing Sequence
12 min
8-16 joueurs
Technical
U18 - U20
Creative passing game with rules that will require your players to work on their concentration and improve their decision-making speed....
4v1 Rondo with Zone Changes
10 min
6-24 joueurs
Technical
U17 - U15
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....
Passing Square and Quick Combinations
10 min
10-14 joueurs
Technical
U20 - Seniors
Used at Bayern Munich, this drill emphasizes the quality of passing and speed of execution. Recommended for U17-Seniors, it can also be adapted for younger age groups....
The warm-up with 3 stations by Carlo Ancelotti
15 min
9-18 joueurs
Warm-up
U19 - U18
Used by Carlo Ancelotti at Paris Saint-Germain, this warm-up exercise is very simple to set up and allows for a variety of movements....
6v6 possession game with 2 neutral players and shooting on small goals
20 min
14-18 joueurs
Small-sided games
U17 - U18
This possession drill focuses on three aspects: space management, passing quality, and speed of execution. With numerous variations, it is ideal for adding tempo to your session....
Warm-up with Carlo Ancelotti's Y passing drill
10 min
8-24 joueurs
Warm-up
Seniors - U20
A very simple exercise to set up and ideal as a warm-up. It was used by Carlo Ancelotti at Bayern Munich and combines different aspects: passing, timing, movement, and dribbling....
Forward passing circuit with one-touch layoff
15 min
10-20 joueurs
Technical
U17 - U20
Offensive combination with one-touch layoffs in a confined space, this drill used by Jürgen Klopp (Borussia Dortmund) was designed to develop coordination and the final pass before shooting....
Passing combination: one-two pass, back pass, and shooting
15 min
8-24 joueurs
Technical
U14 - U17
Ideal for working on passing and movement in a small area, this drill emphasizes quick play. Consider doubling the station if you have a large number of players....
One-touch short passing drill in a diamond formation
15 min
8-16 joueurs
Tactical
U18 - U17
A simple drill to set up but with multiple variations. You will work on passing from different angles. Inspired by Bayern Munich during a training session in October 2014....
Speed work, one-two pass, dribble, and shooting
20 min
8-18 joueurs
Technical
U20 - Seniors
Another exercise used by Pep Guardiola at Bayern Munich during a public training session, this circuit is ideal for working on agility: reaction time, concentration, and footwork. Your players will not be disappointed!...
Working on playing between the lines with a passing circuit
15 min
8-20 joueurs
Technical
U17 - U16
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....
Defensive cover and tracking back in a three-man defense
14 min
9-18 joueurs
Technical
Seniors - U19
Excellent technical drill for defenders to work on speed of movement, agility, and coordination. Conducted by Bayern Munich during a training session in 2013....
Dribbling and Shooting in a Speed and Precision Circuit
12 min
8-12 joueurs
Technical
Seniors - U20
Drill conducted by Manchester City in 2016 during a pre-season training session, it perfectly combines numerous aspects such as athletic work, agility, shooting, and precision of passes....
3v1 Exchange, Layoff and Shooting on Full-Size Goal (Variation)
15 min
6-18 joueurs
Technical
U17 - U18
Possession, forward passes, layoff, and shooting on a full-size goal. This is a variation of a passing drill that brings together all the elements to offer a quality drill to your players....
Dribbling, passing, and diagonal run
12 min
6-12 joueurs
Conditioning
U16 - U15
Ball control exercise with diagonal runs, ideal for working on the athletic aspect of pre-season while maintaining a technical component....
Short and long passes in a square with combination play
12 min
5-10 joueurs
Technical
U17 - U18
Small drill in the form of short passing combinations and long balls to work on ball play and the technical quality of your players during a possession phase....
One-two pass and forward run in a passing square
10 min
5-25 joueurs
Technical
U18 - U17
Several aspects are highlighted during this exercise: passing game, directional control, and movement. Many variations are possible....
One-two pass circuit with speed work
18 min
6-12 joueurs
Technical
U14 - U15
Discover a passing circuit with different combinations that should help your players improve on two aspects: the pure quality of the passes and the movement after making the pass....
3v1 Exchange, layoff and shooting on small goal
20 min
8-24 joueurs
Technical
U17 - U18
Possession, forward passes, layoff, and shooting on a small goal. All the elements are in place to offer a quality drill to your players....
Technical Circuit of Passing, Dribbling, and Shooting
18 min
6-12 joueurs
Technical
U14 - U15
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....
Rondo 8v3 and Passing Accuracy Under Pressure
20 min
11-22 joueurs
Technical
U17 - U19
With this drill, players are challenged to find creative solutions to maintain possession of the ball while constantly being put under pressure....
Athletic work in groups of 3 with the ball
10 min
3-5 joueurs
Conditioning
U18 - U20
Conducted in small groups, this exercise allows players to work on endurance power while combining a passing game with the ball. Ideal for avoiding repetitive athletic drills!...
Effectively utilizing the spaces between the lines
18 min
8-16 joueurs
Tactical
U18 - U17
This drill is perfect for learning how to exploit spaces between the opposing lines. It was designed to find the free player between the lines and in the space available created by the gap between the defense and the midfield....
Combined attacking play with a through ball
15 min
8-12 joueurs
Technical
U18 - U17
This drill, conducted in a confined space, allows for practicing offensive combinations. It is designed to develop team coordination, playing between the lines to prepare for the final pass....
Playing between the lines and following up the action (2)
15 min
6-12 joueurs
Tactical
U17 - U12
Through a 3v3 drill with support, your players practice making through balls to the forward and following their pass to continue the play....
Playing between the lines and following up the action
15 min
4-12 joueurs
Technical
U15 - U17
Through a 1v1 with 2 attackers providing support, your players practice making penetrating passes to the attacker and following the action. The attackers also practice layoffs....
Warm-up: Passing drills and 1v1 training
20 min
16-18 joueurs
Warm-up
U14 - U17
Warm-up drill to work your players on short passing, direct play, and ball recovery in 1v1 situations....
Passing Technique Training
12 min
12-14 joueurs
Technical
U12 - U17
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 - U17
Excellent warm-up drill for ball control to practice touches and passes....
Ball control and passing
12 min
6-12 joueurs
Warm-up
U20 - U17
Simple control-pass warm-up drill that allows your players to work on ball control with both feet and using multiple contact surfaces....
Warm-up: working on play with support
20 min
12-18 joueurs
Warm-up
U20 - Seniors
By providing the opportunity to play with support, this 6v6 warm-up exercise allows your players to work on ball retention and quick play....
Warm-up: defensive block and group positioning
8 min
16-20 joueurs
Warm-up
U20 - Seniors
Ideal exercise to improve your players' group positioning....
Positioning and movement to find space between the lines
20 min
6-8 joueurs
Tactical
U19 - U17
Through the build-up play of a set attack without a shot on goal, your players work on positioning and movement to find open space between the opposing lines and offer solutions to the ball carrier....
6v3 Game: Playing between the lines and reactive movement
18 min
9-12 joueurs
Warm-up
U17 - U19
Through a 6v3 warm-up exercise, your players practice continuous off-the-ball movement. They also improve their game management and their movement reaction to position themselves between opposing players....
Collective play in deflection: movement and availability
20 min
14-16 joueurs
Technical
U20 - U18
Through a 4v4 passing game with the possibility of support, your players work on layoff play and following their movements to remain available. They also practice keeping their heads up and gathering information....
Warm-up: deflection play and combination play
15 min
10-15 joueurs
Warm-up
U17 - U19
Excellent exercise for warm-up, your players practice layoff play and follow up to remain available for the ball carrier....
Forwards: Agility and precision of shots without control
20 min
10-12 joueurs
Technical
U20 - U19
By having players practice shooting without controlling the ball at the end of a run, they work on both their quickness and speed of execution in ball control, as well as their accuracy in front of goal....
Getting Open and Combinations in Front of Goal
15 min
8-10 joueurs
Technical
U19 - Seniors
By asking your players to combine on one side, they practice getting open and being available for their teammates. They also work on shooting and quick consecutive passes....
Aerobic training and long balls
14 min
12-14 joueurs
Warm-up
U18 - U19
Excellent exercise for warm-up, your players work on both their aerobic capacity and long balls....
Possession game with 3 teams and river
20 min
12-15 joueurs
Tactical
U17 - U18
Ideal possession exercise to work on passing speed and game awareness on a defined area. Remind your players of the importance of communication during this possession drill....
Other sub-theme U17 soccer drills
U17 Agility soccer drills
- Speed work, one-two pass, dribble, and shooting
- The warm-up with 3 stations by Carlo Ancelotti
- Circuit training: aerobic endurance and explosiveness
U17 Attacking transition soccer drills
- Possession play and high press in 2 zones
- Transition and "support players" of Pep Guardiola (in 3 zones)
- Attacking transition of J. Klopp with quick attacks in 6v6
U17 Build-up play soccer drills
- Breaking the lines with passing combinations in 3 drills
- Positional attack and movements between the lines
- Mr. Bielsa: Creating and Exploiting Space Along the Touchline
U17 Circuit soccer drills
- Unai Emery: small warm-up game in a triangle
- Breaking the lines: warm-up with passing circuit
- Circuit training: aerobic endurance and explosiveness
U17 Cognitive soccer drills
- 1v1 Duels with Mini Goals Following a Passing Sequence
- First touch and shooting within the box
- Warm-up: defensive block and group positioning
U17 Counterattack soccer drills
- Jurgen Klopp's Attacking-Defensive Transition with a Reduced 6v6 Game
- Attacking to defensive transition with a 5v3 in a dual zone
- Transition and "support players" of Pep Guardiola (in 3 zones)
U17 Counter-pressing soccer drills
- Rondo 8v3 and Passing Accuracy Under Pressure
- Attacking transition: pressing and ball circulation
- Jurgen Klopp's Attacking-Defensive Transition with a Reduced 6v6 Game
U17 Defensive recovery / Tracking back soccer drills
- 2v1 with shooting and defender tracking back
- Goalkeeper build-up into 1v2 duels with defensive recovery
- Attacking transition of J. Klopp with quick attacks in 6v6
U17 Defensive transition soccer drills
- Defensive transition on 4 zones by Jurgen Klopp (9vs5)
- 4v4 possession game with 2 support players per team
- Collective Defensive Positioning in Zonal Marking
U17 Dribbling soccer drills
- Athletic training: slalom and ball control in 2 columns
- Shooting drill with slalom and passing sequence (non-contact)
- Layoff in one-touch play and timing of the final pass in the Spanish national team
U17 Duels soccer drills
- Defensive play training for the fullback
- 1v1 Duel Facing the Goal
- Drill: Dribbling and 1v1 Duels with Direct Opponent
U17 Endurance soccer drills
- Alternating small-sided games and intermittent training
- Aerobic training and long balls
- Athletic training: slalom and ball control in 2 columns
U17 Explosive strength soccer drills
- 2(+1) vs 2 with goalkeeper – quick attack from wide area
- Relay in pairs for athletic and agility work
- Speed Work and 1v1 Duels
U17 Fun Game soccer drills
- Duel Training by V. Del Bosque in 1v1, 2v2, and 3v3
- Rondo 8v3 and Passing Accuracy Under Pressure
- 4v1 Rondo with Zone Changes
U17 Gaps soccer drills
- Building the Attack: Movement and Finding Open Space
- Offensive combinations with runs behind and double shooting
- Transition and "support players" of Pep Guardiola (in 3 zones)
U17 Motor skills soccer drills
- Pass, dribble, cross, and near-post off-the-ball run
- Endurance capacity circuit with ball and motor skills work
U17 Offensive combinations soccer drills
- Offensive combination with short passing game, overlap, and shooting
- One-touch offensive combinations with shooting
- Getting Open and Combinations in Front of Goal
U17 Overload soccer drills
- Attacking transition of José Mourinho with quick attacks in 5v3
- Pep Guardiola: Small-sided high-intensity play from 1v1 to 5v5
- Small group possession in 4 zones
U17 Positional play soccer drills
- Possession game in 4v4 followed by a 2v1 counterattack
- 7v7 Possession Game with 3 Neutral Players and Gate Passes
- Luis Enrique: dynamic situation in 3 zones with support for the ball carrier
U17 Possession soccer drills
- Possession game and defensive-attacking transition in a 6v6 (+ 2)
- Possession game in 4 zones with mandatory switch of play
- 3-Team Possession Game (6v6 + 3 neutral players)
U17 Pressing soccer drills
- Possession game and defensive-attacking transition in a 6v6 (+ 2)
- Pressing then possession play in 3 zones by D. Simeone
- Warm-up: pressing, constrained play and counter
U17 Rondos soccer drills
- 4v1 Rondo with Zone Changes
- Small-sided game in 4v4 with 4 players providing support in the defensive third
- Short possession with switch of play and support sprints
U17 Scanning soccer drills
- Information gathering, ball control, and passing in groups of 3
- Working on playing between the lines with a passing circuit
- Diamond play with passing combinations
U17 Shooting soccer drills
- Shot then defensive transition in 1v1
- Shooting practice on 3 consecutive phases of play
- Double 2v1 following a passing sequence (variation)
U17 Support soccer drills
- 3v3 with 4 supports and a central player
- 3v3: shooting with outside support and delayed runs
- Small-sided game in 3v3 with neutral side supports and quick shooting