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Access more drills3v3 with 4 supports and a central player
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.
- The 3-player teams must keep the ball as long as possible but only score a point when the central player touches the ball.
- The corner players serve as support for the team in the offensive position.
- The corner players as well as the support players are only allowed one touch of the ball.
Remember to adjust the number of zones based on the number of players present at practice. If you have a group of 20 players, for example, you can create 2 zones and perform the exercise simultaneously in each zone.
Our drills on the agility theme
High-Intensity Pair Running Repetitions
U16 U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors
High-intensity repeated runs in pairs, with relay, around markers placed all around the field....
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Passing Sequence with Directional Controls and Forward Play
U14 U15 U16 U17
Sequential drill aimed at receiving behind the mannequin, directing the first touch in the direction of play, and following up wit...
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Small-sided games in 2v2 with goalkeeper in ascending-descending format
U8 U9 U10 U11 U12 U13
2v2 opposition where teams move up or down the field based on the result, with mini-goals or a stop-ball variation....
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2(+1) vs 2 with goalkeeper – quick attack from wide area
U16 U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors
Anaerobic speed work with multiple quick attacks in 2v2 from a wide area with the option to use a layoff before shooting....
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1v1 Duels with Neutral Support and Quick Shooting on Close Goals
U10 U11 U12 U13 U14 U15
High-intensity 1v1 duel with a directional layoff, goal choice, and immediate shooting....
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What is agility in soccer?
In soccer, as in most sports, agility is a valuable ally. It is an essential quality on the soccer field, combining speed, reactivity, and sound decision-making.
Description of agility in soccer
Agility in soccer is demonstrated through a series of dynamic and quick actions, such as explosive sprints, sharp changes of direction, and instant responses to constantly evolving game situations. It is a quality that distinguishes great players, allowing them to gain an advantage over their opponents in the blink of an eye.
How to work on agility in soccer?
To hope to improve your team's agility, a specific training focused on developing speed, agility, and reactivity is necessary. Coordination drills, such as high-speed dribbling through cones, help strengthen the mind-body connection, allowing players to react quickly to match situations.
Our tips regarding agility in soccer
Agility is a quality that can be improved with precise work and regular practice. Players must stay focused and committed to their development, always seeking to push their limits and constantly improve. By enhancing their agility, they will become more effective during duels and will want to further their skill acquisition.
What training exercises to implement to work on agility?
Here are some exercises you can add to your training sessions to work on agility in soccer:
- Fast ball control drills: place cones at regular intervals and encourage your players to dribble at full speed while maintaining ball control;
- Change of direction drills: organize slalom drills where your players must make tight turns at high speed to improve their agility and reactivity.
- Reactivity to signals drills: use visual or auditory signals to simulate fast game situations and encourage your players to react quickly accordingly.
Juggling, retrieving pinnies, and shooting run
U8 U9 U10 U11 U12 U13
Rhythmic workshop combining juggling, enforced sprinting, and a race to shooting in a duel with a competitive spirit....
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Speed training: interval sprints on various courses
U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors
Straight-line speed course alternating short sprints, recovery walks, and progressive sequences from 10 to 40 meters....
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Specific Forward Training – Runs, Slalom, and Double Shooting
U14 U15 U16 U17
Individual drill for a forward with a curved run, directional control, followed by a quick double shooting into two mini-goals....
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Fast-paced 3v1 play with speed and agility work
U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors
Quick possession game in 3v1 where the reds must finish in a mini-goal before the central player touches the mannequin....
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Cognitive work with colored gate choice in 1v1
U10 U11 U12 U13
Series of 1v1 duels where the attacker must read the defender's choice by going through the same colored gate before going to shoo...
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1v1 Duel with Required Skill Move and Shooting
U10 U11 U12 U13 U14 U15
1v1 Duel with Required Skill Move and Shooting...
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High-intensity 1v1 mini-tournament (promotion-relegation)
U14 U15 U16 U17
1v1 tournament in a promotion-relegation format with 4 fields featuring different rules to enhance intensity, creativity, and the ...
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Finishing Exercise from 4 Different Angles
U15 U16 U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors
Highly dynamic shooting exercise aimed at working on quick combinations, movements in the box, and a variety of shots from differe...
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Bayern Munich: agility and quickness on a 4-cone course
U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors
Used during a training session at Bayern Munich, this agility drill with slalom around 4 cones alternating between the right and l...
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Right foot, left foot passing and directional control work
U10 U11 U12 U13 U14 U15 U16 U17
In this highly dynamic exercise, your players will be able to work on passing in various forms, emphasizing the use of both feet....
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Drill: Dribbling and 1v1 Duels with Direct Opponent
U14 U15 U16 U17
Ideal for working on ball control and dribbling under pressure, this circuit will allow your players to express their creativity w...
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J. Klopp: Shooting drills with a one-two pass around the penalty area
U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors
Used by Jurgen Klopp during a training session in 2021 at Liverpool, this highly intense drill allows for multiple shots around th...
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Relay in pairs for athletic and agility work
U14 U15 U16 U17 U18
Inspired by the work done by American football players, this exercise is ideal for getting your players to work on their fitness a...
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Dynamic Warm-up with Passing, Slalom, and Dribbling
U12 U13 U14 U15
Used during a training session at FC Barcelona, this highly dynamic warm-up will allow your players to quickly increase their inte...
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J. Klopp: agility and reaction time training with the ball
U18 U19 U20 Seniors
Used during a training session at Liverpool, this agility drill is ideal to introduce at the beginning of a session (after a compl...
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Oriented control and dribbling with the "escape from jail" drill
U9 U10 U11 U12 U13
Fun little workshop to set up in a soccer school that will allow your players to work on directional control and ball handling....
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One-two pass drill against a diamond formation
U12 U13 U14 U15
Speed of execution, work on passing and movement are key to this drill, which will require several repetitions to achieve a good r...
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Agility and Game Awareness: The Cone Drill in Soccer School
U6 U7 U8 U9 U10 U11
Fun game to offer in soccer school, it will help your players work on important elements such as agility and information gathering...
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Athletic warm-up: hurdles, one-two pass, and accelerations
U14 U15 U16 U17
Perfect drill for a warm-up during a session with an athletic focus. Remember to gradually increase intensity and alternate player...
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Collecting Cones: Feints and Agility in Soccer School
U6 U7 U8 U9 U10 U11
A small agility exercise to offer to younger players to work on their quickness and ability to deceive their opponents in small sp...
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Shielding the King: Agility, Game Awareness, and Team Cohesion in Youth Soccer
U6 U7 U8 U9
Fun exercise to propose in a soccer school, which will allow your players to work on agility and information gathering. Good team ...
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Agility and information gathering by color and by team
U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors
Used by Manchester United, this agility drill is ideal for combining cognitive work with athletic training, while incorporating ba...
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Escaping a 1v2 Under Pressure: Creativity and Quickness
U12 U13 U14 U15
A small, dynamic exercise that will allow your players to express their creativity and react quickly under pressure....
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Cognitive work without the ball with 1v1v1 duels
U12 U13 U14 U15 U16
Ideal for working on the cognitive aspect, this exercise can be used in a session after a complete warm-up. Very dynamic, it often...
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Pep Guardiola's off-the-ball agility with speed and coordination work
U18 U19 U20 Seniors
Used by Pep Guardiola at Bayern Munich in 2014, this agility drill includes various stations that will allow your players to work ...
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Warm-up Circuit: Speed and Agility Work
U14 U15 U16 U17
Used by Unai Emery during a training session at Arsenal, this drill aims to work on speed, coordination, and overall mobility. Ide...
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Mobility and agility training with the "Around the World" exercise
U7 U8 U9 U10 U11
With a circle made up of a few cones, you will enable your players to work on their focus, mobility, and quickness. This exercise ...
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Circuit in groups of 3 with duels and shooting work
U14 U15 U16 U17
A highly dynamic drill that will allow your players to work on shooting with 1v1 duels on crosses. Ideal for U14-U15 but can be ap...
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Hunter game with perception and coordination work (soccer school)
U7 U8 U9 U10 U11 U12
Ideal hunter exercise in soccer school, using visual cues to enhance cognitive perception among young players. A very fun drill th...
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The 4 Colors of Unai Emery: Quickness and Reaction Time
U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors
Used in 2018 by Unai Emery, this agility and coordination drill will help you work on reaction time while incorporating ball play....
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Working Triangle: Passing Angle and Layoff (Soccer School)
U6 U7 U8 U9 U10 U11
A very simple drill to set up in a soccer school that allows players to work on passing from different angles with a one-touch lay...
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Cognitive ability with agility work and color play
U12 U13 U14 U15 U16
Very engaging agility exercise with cognitive work involving colors, voice, and gestures. Combine auditory and visual signals with...
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Pep Guardiola's Technical Circuit with Shooting and Speed Exercise
U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors
Used at Bayern Munich, this technical circuit consists of a sequence of passes, mini speed drills, and concludes with shooting on ...
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Speed Work and 1v1 Duels
U14 U15 U16 U17 U18 U19
This speed-agility drill with 1v1 duels and shooting on a full-size goal is ideal after a complete warm-up. You can add your perso...
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Agility in 1v1 with ball and colored signals
U14 U15 U16 U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors
A small agility exercise that will engage your players' cognitive abilities while keeping a significant portion of the drill with ...
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3v3 with 4 supports and a central player
U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors
This 3v3 small-sided game with 4 corner support players will help you work on combinations in tight spaces. Remember to regularly ...
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Agility and Shooting in a 2v2 Matchup
U18 U19 U20 Seniors
1v1 duels with a chasing player, 2v2 matchups, and shooting on a full-size goal are part of this varied and highly dynamic drill....
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Tic-Tac-Toe possession game with overload
U9 U10 U11 U12 U13
A very fun game that combines problem-solving, decision-making, and attacking-defensive transitions. Highly appreciated by players...
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The warm-up with 3 stations by Carlo Ancelotti
U17 U18 U19 Seniors
Used by Carlo Ancelotti at Paris Saint-Germain, this warm-up exercise is very simple to set up and allows for a variety of movemen...
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Speed work, one-two pass, dribble, and shooting
U16 U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors
Another exercise used by Pep Guardiola at Bayern Munich during a public training session, this circuit is ideal for working on agi...
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Dribbling and Shooting in a Speed and Precision Circuit
U16 U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors
Exercise conducted by Manchester City in 2016 during a pre-season training session, it perfectly combines numerous aspects such as...
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Dribbling, passing, and diagonal run
U14 U15 U16 U17
Ball control exercise with diagonal runs, ideal for working on the athletic aspect of pre-season while maintaining a technical com...
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Athletic circuit with ball: passing and agility work
U15 U16 U17 U18
This is a circuit that combines many aspects of a player's work such as athletic training, agility, and passing quality. Used in p...
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Technical Circuit of Passing, Dribbling, and Shooting
U14 U15 U16 U17
Exercise used by Pep Guardiola during a training session at Manchester City, it is ideal for working on different aspects: passing...
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Athletic work in groups of 3 with the ball
U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors
Conducted in small groups, this exercise allows players to work on endurance power while combining a passing game with the ball. I...
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Motor skills and ball control: body and ball mastery
U9 U10 U11 U12 U13
Excellent exercise to improve footwork, balance, and body and ball control for U11 or U13 players. Use the competitive spirit to c...
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Mastery of footwork, balance, and body control - without the ball
U10 U11 U12 U13 U14 U15
Fun exercise ideal for working on motor skills: footwork, balance, and body control....
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Agility and Shooting
U11 U12 U13 U14 U15
Ideal exercise for working on speed and agility without the ball. The race between 2 players for the final shot adds extra motivat...
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Warm-up: sequence, control, dribbling, and passing
U9 U10 U11 U12 U13
Through a simple sequence of control-dribble-pass, this exercise, ideal for warm-up, allows players to work on the basics while st...
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Circuit training: aerobic endurance and explosiveness
U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors
An ideal circuit for pre-season. Among the benefits of this routine: improves joint stability, aerobic endurance, and explosivenes...
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