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Access more drillsShot on the move without control
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!
On a half-field for 7-a-side, place a passer on each side of the goal. Two groups of attackers are positioned 20 yards from the goal line facing the passers. Set up a hurdle 5 yards in front of the attackers.
The attacker must run towards the goal, jump the hurdle, and shoot on goal without stopping and without controlling. The passer makes a pass of about 10 yards. The attacker then becomes the passer.
The attacker must run towards the goal, jump the hurdle, and shoot on goal without stopping and without controlling. The passer makes a pass of about 10 yards. The attacker then becomes the passer.
The hurdle adds a bit of stress to the attacker and forces them to refocus on the shot afterward, very useful for working on match situations.
Remind them that information gathering and concentration are crucial. Emphasize the importance of being dynamically on their toes, attacking the ball, and orienting their body towards the pass.
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Give-and-go, dribble, and shooting from different angles
15 min
3-18 joueurs
Technical
U11
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
U11
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....
Finishing After a 1v1 with a Through Ball Using Different Trajectories
15 min
4-24 joueurs
Technical
U11
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
U11
High-intensity 1v1 duel with a directional layoff pass, goal choice, and immediate shooting....
1v1 Duel with Required Skill Move and Shooting
15 min
4-16 joueurs
Technical
U11
Through repeated 1v1 duels, players must beat their defender using a prescribed skill move and quickly finish with a shot on goal....
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1v1 Duels with Shooting and Use of Support
15 min
5-15 joueurs
Technical
U11
A very simple duel exercise to set up, which allows your players, from a young age, to better understand the opponent's runs while keeping their heads up to look for a solution....
Positioning in a "Y", creating space, and shooting
20 min
6-18 joueurs
Technical
U11
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....
Slalom, give-and-go and shooting
15 min
12-20 joueurs
Technical
U11
Very dynamic exercise that will allow your players to work on the off-the-ball run and information gathering before playing a through ball....
One-two pass combinations with 2 teams then shooting
15 min
10-20 joueurs
Technical
U11
Used in soccer school, this drill will allow your players to work on attacking combinations in tight spaces. Numerous variations are possible....
Passing sequence on the run followed by shooting
15 min
10-20 joueurs
Technical
U11
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)....
Pass into the run and shooting work
15 min
10-20 joueurs
Technical
U11
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....
Off-the-ball run with a change of direction in a passing circuit with a shot on goal
10 min
8-16 joueurs
Technical
U11
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....
Shot on the move without control
15 min
10-12 joueurs
Technical
U11
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!...
Agility and Shooting
12 min
8-10 joueurs
Conditioning
U11
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
U11
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
U11
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
U11
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....
Dribbling then cross: right foot, left foot
15 min
8-14 joueurs
Technical
U11
Practice crosses with this easy-to-set-up drill that allows for good rotation when you have a large number of players....
4v4 and off-the-ball runs into space
15 min
8-10 joueurs
Technical
U11
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....
Other sub-theme U11 soccer drills
U11 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
- Motor skills and ball control to improve footwork and balance
U11 Attacking transition soccer drills
- Rondo in 3+2 vs 3+2: managing the overload and quick transitions
- 2v1 Rondo in two zones
- Continuation of 1v1 duels with back to goal and mini-goals on opposite ends
U11 Circuit soccer drills
- Switch of play using the central midfielder
- Positioning in a "Y", creating space, and shooting
- Diamond drill: high-intensity give-and-go with groups of 5
U11 Cognitive soccer drills
- Dribbling: imitation and sequence to be repeated by the team
- The double circle: working on spaces (attack/defense)
- Youth Academy: Working on dribbling with the four colors game
U11 Defensive recovery / Tracking back soccer drills
- 1v1 Duels and Defensive Positioning
- Defensive recovery activity in 2v2
- 3v3 high-intensity with shooting on 6 mini goals
U11 Defensive transition soccer drills
- 2v1 Rondo in two zones
- Continuation of 1v1 duels with back to goal and mini-goals on opposite ends
- Dynamic 360° Opposition with 3 Teams of 3
U11 Dribbling soccer drills
- Team relay with dribbling and acceleration
- Ball control and triangle play in youth academy
- The 4-Step Clock: Passing and Dribbling
U11 Dribbling soccer drills
- The pickpocket game: dribbling and decision-making
- The River Goalkeepers: dribbling and duels in youth academy
- Dribbling in figure 8 then 1v1 duel
U11 Duels soccer drills
- Defensive recovery activity in 2v2
- Finishing After a 1v1 with a Through Ball Using Different Trajectories
- Continuation of 1v1 duels with back to goal and mini-goals on opposite ends
U11 Explosive strength soccer drills
- Heading practice in double circle (warm-up with ball)
- Cognitive work with colored gate choice in 1v1
- Mastery of footwork, balance, and body control - without the ball
U11 Fun Game soccer drills
- Information gathering and cognitive work in Youth academy
- Team relay with dribbling and acceleration
- The hourglass: passing game and dribbling
U11 Gaps soccer drills
- Rondo in 3+2 vs 3+2: managing the overload and quick transitions
- Play in Space and Switches of Play
- 3v3 with a neutral player and central support – stop-ball and overlaps
U11 Motor skills soccer drills
- Warm-up: sequence, control, dribbling, and passing
- Team relay with dribbling and acceleration
- Drop-off and ball control
U11 Overload soccer drills
- Rondo in 4v2 and pressing with a numerical disadvantage
- Tic-Tac-Toe possession game with overload
- 4v3 back to goal with build-up play for the defenders
U11 Passes soccer drills
- Give-and-go, dribble, and shooting from different angles
- Tiki Taka: passing game with 2 central players
- The 4-Step Clock: Passing and Dribbling
U11 Positional play soccer drills
- 7v7 Oppositions with 1v1 Duels on the Flanks
- 3v3 (+4) with support players and position change
- Collective ball retention through the short passing game
U11 Possession soccer drills
- Possession game with support at the 4 corners
- 4v4 Possession Game with 2 Final Third Zones
- 4v4 Possession Game with Central Square
U11 Pressing soccer drills
- Possession game with support at the 4 corners
- Possession game in two zones with 5v3 and 3 gates
- 4vs4+1: corner-to-corner possession with fixed support players
U11 Rondos soccer drills
- Using Width in a 4v4 with 6 Mini-Goals
- Tiki Taka: passing game with 2 central players
- 2v1 Rondo in two zones
U11 Scanning soccer drills
- 4vs4+1: corner-to-corner possession with fixed support players
- Tiki Taka: passing game with 2 central players
- Head, Shoulder, Knee, and Ball in Soccer School
U11 Support soccer drills
- 3v3 (+4) with support players and position change
- 4vs4+1: corner-to-corner possession with fixed support players
- 1v1 Duels with Shooting and Use of Support
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