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Access more drillsFirst touch in the direction of play and double shooting
Shooting exercise that focuses on the importance of the first touch in the final third. Ideal for working on the attacking aspect against a team that would defend in a low block.
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Give-and-go, dribble, and shooting from different angles
15 min
3-18 joueurs
Technical
U10 - 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 - U10
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 - 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
U10 - 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
U10 - U12
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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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.
Positioning in a "Y", creating space, and shooting
20 min
6-18 joueurs
Technical
U14 - U10
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
U10 - 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 - U10
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 - U12
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 - U12
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....
Interception and forward ball control in 4v3
20 min
9-16 joueurs
Tactical
U13 - U12
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....
First touch in the direction of play and double shooting
20 min
8-20 joueurs
Technical
U15 - U14
Shooting exercise that focuses on the importance of the first touch in the final third. Ideal for working on the attacking aspect against a team that would defend in a low block....
Passing sequence on the run followed by shooting
15 min
10-20 joueurs
Technical
U10 - U9
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 - U17
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....
Combination and shooting in front of the goal followed by a 2v2
15 min
12-18 joueurs
Technical
U14 - 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....
Pass into the run and shooting work
15 min
10-20 joueurs
Technical
U13 - U10
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....
Offensive Combinations in 2v1 on Opposite Goals
15 min
8-24 joueurs
Tactical
U13 - U14
This high-intensity drill will allow your players to work on attacking sequences while emphasizing the importance of decision-making during the defensive phase....
Off-the-ball run with a change of direction in a passing circuit with a shot on goal
10 min
8-16 joueurs
Technical
U10 - 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....
2v2 Work and Basic Tactical Principles
15 min
6-12 joueurs
Tactical
U17 - U15
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)....
Dribble and immediate follow-up
20 min
14-16 joueurs
Tactical
U15 - U14
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 Duel Facing the Goal
15 min
10-12 joueurs
Technical
U12 - U16
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)....
Shot on the move without control
15 min
10-12 joueurs
Technical
U15 - 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
U15 - U14
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
U14 - U12
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 - 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
U14 - 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 - U13
Practice crosses with this easy-to-set-up drill that allows for good rotation when you have a large number of players....
5v5 Shooting Game
20 min
10-14 joueurs
Technical
U15 - 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
U14 - 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 U13 soccer drills
U13 Agility soccer drills
- Right foot, left foot passing and directional control work
- 1v1 duels with neutral support and quick finishing on close goals
- Mastery of footwork, balance, and body control - without the ball
U13 Attacking transition soccer drills
- Sequence of small-sided games in 1v1, 2v1, 2v2, then 3v2
- Interception and forward ball control in 4v3
- Rondo in 4v2 and pressing with a numerical disadvantage
U13 Build-up play soccer drills
- Training on Long Balls and Off-the-ball Movement
- One-two pass drill against a diamond formation
- Switch of play using the central midfielder
U13 Circuit soccer drills
- Information Gathering on a Sequence of Passes in 4v4
- Passing Circuit with Triple One-Two Pass and Give-and-Go
- Switch of play using the central midfielder
U13 Cognitive soccer drills
- Warm-up: team ball possession
- Right foot, left foot passing and directional control work
- Information gathering and cognitive work in Youth academy
U13 Counter-pressing soccer drills
- Using Width in a 4v4 with 6 Mini-Goals
- Rondo in 4v2 and pressing with a numerical disadvantage
- Defensive transitions after loss in rondo games
U13 Defensive recovery / Tracking back soccer drills
- Collective replacement and management of offensive and defensive space
- 2v1 Rondo in two zones
- 1v1 Duels and Defensive Positioning
U13 Defensive transition soccer drills
- Sequence of small-sided games in 1v1, 2v1, 2v2, then 3v2
- Zonal Defense in 6v6: Marking, Cover, and Balance
- 2v2 Work and Basic Tactical Principles (variation)
U13 Dribbling soccer drills
- Diamond passing circuit with give and go variation
- Unlocking mini-goals with gate passing in 4v4
- Ball control in varied situations and combined shooting
U13 Duels soccer drills
- Dynamic small-sided game in 2v1 on 3 mini goals
- 1v1 and agility: support and change of direction
- Working on Duels: Offensive and Defensive Techniques (Version 3)
U13 Explosive strength soccer drills
- Finishing After a 1v1 with a Through Ball Using Different Trajectories
- Heading practice in double circle (warm-up with ball)
- 4v4 Numerical Equality Game and Shooting Situation
U13 Fun Game soccer drills
- 3 ways to score in a reduced 3v3v3 game
- Warm-up: team ball possession
- Creating space through movement in 5v5
U13 Gaps soccer drills
- Using Width in a 4v4 with 6 Mini-Goals
- One-two pass drill against a diamond formation
- Play in Space and Switches of Play
U13 Motor skills soccer drills
- 1v1 and agility: support and change of direction
- Dynamic Warm-up with Passing, Slalom, and Dribbling
- Motor skills and ball control to improve footwork and balance
U13 Offensive combinations soccer drills
- Combination and shooting in front of the goal followed by a 2v2
- Offensive combinations in 3v2 with defensive recovery
- Offensive Combinations in 2v1 on Opposite Goals
U13 Overload soccer drills
- Small-sided game in numerical disadvantage
- Small-sided 2v2 games in 3 "drawer" zones
- Preventing the build-up play: high press and shooting in 2v1
U13 Passes soccer drills
- Double 2v1 following a passing sequence (variation)
- Switch of play using the central midfielder
- Playing between the lines and following up the action (2)
U13 Positional play soccer drills
- Short passing game, direct play on a passing sequence with switch of play
- Collective ball retention through the short passing game
- 7v7 Oppositions with 1v1 Duels on the Flanks
U13 Possession soccer drills
- 4v4 Possession Game with Central Square
- 4v4 Possession Game with 2 Final Third Zones
- Possession game in two zones with 5v3 and 3 gates
U13 Pressing soccer drills
- Preventing the build-up play: high press and shooting in 2v1
- Compact defense with a back three in a reduced central area
- Training on Long Balls and Off-the-ball Movement
U13 Rondos soccer drills
- Rondo in 4v2 and pressing with a numerical disadvantage
- 5v5 opposition with "4 corner jokers"
- Rondo in 3+2 vs 3+2: managing the overload and quick transitions
U13 Scanning soccer drills
- Right foot, left foot passing and directional control work
- Unlocking mini-goals with gate passing in 4v4
- Dynamic 360° Opposition with 3 Teams of 3
U13 Support soccer drills
- Possession game with support at the 4 corners
- 3v3 with a neutral player and central support – stop-ball and overlaps
- Warm-up with neutral support in the wide areas