tactical U15 soccer drills

3v3 midfield build-up exercise with the requirement to find a target forward in the final third before being able to finish....

Build-up play and connection between wide players and forwards in an 8v8 structured into five zones....

Possession and organized pressing drill in two adjacent zones to work on transition and counter-pressing after losing the ball....

In this drill, players will have the opportunity to work on various aspects such as getting open, off-the-ball runs, and proper timing of passes. It can be used in different age groups....

Tactical drill that allows your players to better use width with a focus on the transition phase between ball recovery and the counterattack....

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....

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....

Exercise inspired by a training session of Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool, it will allow your players to work on their positioning in a 4-3-3 formation, while allowing the opposing team to practice a high press....

This drill will help improve your players' speed in exploiting a numerical advantage during a counterattack. Highly appreciated by players!...

Very dynamic exercise to implement in training, which will allow your players to work on different situations in 3v2 then 3v3 with a defensive recovery by the 3rd player. Game awareness and quick decision-making will be the focus of this exercise....

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....

Exercise combining a 6v4 possession drill with transitions in various phases of attacking-defensive and defensive-attacking play. You can, of course, adjust the distances and the number of players based on the level of your group....

In this comprehensive drill, you will enable your players to work on several phases of play during a numerical advantage in 2v1 and then in 3v2. Many variations are possible....

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....

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....

Excellent exercise for working on build-up play when your center backs are under pressure. It will also allow your players to work on their automatic movements when executing a switch of play during a restart....

This drill in the form of a 2v2 with support is ideal for working on two-player defense and positioning in tight spaces....

Excellent exercise to work on ball circulation to find a shooting angle. It will allow your players to multiply offensive combinations while having your defenders work on zonal marking....

This high-intensity drill will allow your players to work on attacking sequences while emphasizing the importance of decision-making during the defensive phase....

Possession drill that will allow your players to work on offensive combinations using a central player who will act as a pivot....

Communication among defenders is essential in this highly intense drill, which perfectly combines communication work, positioning, and movement....

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)....

By requiring your players to only play 2v2 on half the field, this excellent drill allows them to calmly apply basic tactical principles: to draw a defender, support, and off-the-ball runs for the attackers, and closing down the ball carrier and defensive cover for the defenders....

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....

Through a 3v3 drill with support, your players practice making through balls to the forward and following their pass to continue the play....

Long passing drill ideal for training your players to find the right passing angle, improve the accuracy of long balls, and work on attackers' movement off the ball....

3v3 game drill to work on your players' tactical understanding of zonal marking (marking, defensive cover, and balance)....

By having the defense work on zonal marking starting from a 6v6, your players improve on various tactical concepts: getting open, defensive cover, and balance to prevent the through ball....

By limiting the number of passes before the shot and providing deep support, your players practice moving the ball quickly to set up a teammate for a shot. The limited number of passes also encourages initiative and creativity....

Through this defensive-to-attacking transition drill, your players improve both ball retention/circulation and their game awareness (offensive). Ideal for progressing on pressing and recovery work....

In a 7v7 on a half-field, you work with your defenders and central midfielders on collective zonal defensive positioning and the quick reformation of the defensive block....

By placing your players in 1v1 situations within a defined space, the defenders work on defensive cover while the attackers practice dribbling....

By working on collective ball retention using short passing game, your players get used to moving the ball and building up play calmly....

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....

Ideal exercise for working on space utilization and playing in the wide areas. A simple constraint that will allow your players to quickly improve....

Ideal game situation to force your players to constantly look for the sides, which will allow your wide players to work well during this drill. Just that!...

Ideal exercise to train your players to reduce spaces to prevent the through ball (defensively) and create spaces to facilitate ball movement (offensively)....

Ideal for learning to counterattack quickly and advance as a team. The defensive aspect is also present in this exercise, perfect for working your defenders!...