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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
U10
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
U10
Ball possession and transition work in a balanced rondo, where each team seeks to exploit the temporary overload during the possession phase....
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
U10
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
U10
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....
2v1 Rondo in two zones

2v1 Rondo in two zones

12 min
6-24 joueurs
Small-sided games
U10
2v1 (or 4v2) possession exercise on two adjacent zones with possible variation on mini-goals. Ideal small-sided game for soccer schools....
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Rondo in 4v2 and pressing with a numerical disadvantage

Rondo in 4v2 and pressing with a numerical disadvantage

20 min
8-24 joueurs
Small-sided games
U10
4v2 possession drill with pressing and zone changes. You can develop the exercise with small goals and by limiting touches on the ball....
2v2 Work and Basic Tactical Principles (variation)

2v2 Work and Basic Tactical Principles (variation)

15 min
12-18 joueurs
Tactical
U10
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....

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U10 Agility soccer drills

  1. Mastery of footwork, balance, and body control - without the ball
  2. Cognitive work with colored gate choice in 1v1
  3. Collecting Cones: Feints and agility in youth academy
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U10 Attacking transition soccer drills

  1. Rondo in 3+2 vs 3+2: managing the overload and quick transitions
  2. Rondo in 4v2 and pressing with a numerical disadvantage
  3. Continuation of 1v1 duels with back to goal and mini-goals on opposite ends
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U10 Build-up play soccer drills

  1. 4v3 back to goal with build-up play for the defenders
  2. Switch of play using the central midfielder
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U10 Circuit soccer drills

  1. Positioning in a "Y", creating space, and shooting
  2. Diamond drill: high-intensity give-and-go with groups of 5
  3. Information Gathering on a Sequence of Passes in 4v4
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U10 Cognitive soccer drills

  1. Agility and game awareness: The cone drill in youth academy
  2. Ball control and triangle play in youth academy
  3. Right foot, left foot passing and directional control work
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U10 Counterattack soccer drills

  1. Rondo in 3+2 vs 3+2: managing the overload and quick transitions
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U10 Counter-pressing soccer drills

  1. Rondo in 4v2 and pressing with a numerical disadvantage
  2. Using Width in a 4v4 with 6 Mini-Goals
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U10 Defensive recovery / Tracking back soccer drills

  1. 3v3 high-intensity with shooting on 6 mini goals
  2. Collective replacement and management of offensive and defensive space
  3. 2v1 Rondo in two zones
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U10 Defensive transition soccer drills

  1. 3v3 high-intensity with shooting on 6 mini goals
  2. Rondo in 3+2 vs 3+2: managing the overload and quick transitions
  3. Continuation of 1v1 duels with back to goal and mini-goals on opposite ends
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U10 Dribbling soccer drills

  1. 4v4 Game with Colored Gates and Mini Goals
  2. Head, Shoulder, Knee, and Ball in Soccer School
  3. Youth Academy: Working on dribbling with the four colors game
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U10 Dribbling soccer drills

  1. Dribbling in figure 8 then 1v1 duel
  2. Passing circle: ball control, dribble, pass and follow
  3. Dribbling as a team to fill your "bucket" (youth academy)
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U10 Duels soccer drills

  1. Small-sided 2v2 games in 3 "drawer" zones
  2. Defensive recovery activity in 2v2
  3. Dribbling in figure 8 then 1v1 duel
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U10 Endurance soccer drills

  1. 3v3 with a neutral player and central support – stop-ball and overlaps
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U10 Explosive strength soccer drills

  1. 4v4 Numerical Equality Game and Shooting Situation
  2. Heading practice in double circle (warm-up with ball)
  3. Agility and game awareness: The cone drill in youth academy
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U10 Fun Game soccer drills

  1. 4vs4+1: corner-to-corner possession with fixed support players
  2. Mobility and agility training with the "Around the World" drill
  3. Juggling, retrieving pinnies, and shooting run
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U10 Gaps soccer drills

  1. Rondo in 3+2 vs 3+2: managing the overload and quick transitions
  2. Slalom, give-and-go and shooting
  3. Using Width in a 4v4 with 6 Mini-Goals
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U10 Motor skills soccer drills

  1. Team relay with dribbling and acceleration
  2. Dribbling: imitation and sequence to be repeated by the team
  3. Receiving on the half-turn and dribbling with the "escape from jail" drill
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U10 Offensive combinations soccer drills

  1. One-two pass combinations with 2 teams then shooting
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U10 Overload soccer drills

  1. Rondo in 3+2 vs 3+2: managing the overload and quick transitions
  2. Possession game in two zones with 5v3 and 3 gates
  3. Rondo in 4v2 and pressing with a numerical disadvantage
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U10 Passes soccer drills

  1. 4v4 Possession Game with Central Square
  2. Passing drills with lateral support and high support
  3. Technical warm-up: directional control and pass
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U10 Positional play soccer drills

  1. Short passing game, direct play on a passing sequence with switch of play
  2. Free Play: Positioning and Space Occupation
  3. Possession game in two zones with 5v3 and 3 gates
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U10 Possession soccer drills

  1. 4v4 Possession Game with 2 Final Third Zones
  2. Possession game with support at the 4 corners
  3. 4v4 Possession Game with Central Square
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U10 Pressing soccer drills

  1. Possession game in two zones with 5v3 and 3 gates
  2. 4vs4+1: corner-to-corner possession with fixed support players
  3. Possession game with support at the 4 corners
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U10 Rondos soccer drills

  1. Double rondo with game awareness and information gathering
  2. Tiki Taka: passing game with 2 central players
  3. Using Width in a 4v4 with 6 Mini-Goals
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U10 Scanning soccer drills

  1. Creating space through movement in 5v5
  2. Right foot, left foot passing and directional control work
  3. Team relay with dribbling and acceleration
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U10 Shooting soccer drills

  1. Dribbling then cross: right foot, left foot
  2. One-two pass combinations with 2 teams then shooting
  3. Slalom, give-and-go and shooting
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U10 Support soccer drills

  1. 1v1 Duels with Shooting and Use of Support
  2. 4vs4+1: corner-to-corner possession with fixed support players
  3. 3v3 with a neutral player and central support – stop-ball and overlaps
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U10 Using width soccer drills

  1. Dynamic small-sided game in 2v1 on 3 mini goals
  2. 4v4 and off-the-ball runs into space
  3. Using Width in a 4v4 with 6 Mini-Goals
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