technical U9 soccer drills

Dribbling under pressure: "The Robbers"

Fun game to offer in soccer school, which will help work on dribbling while incorporating a team component with a relay system.

Mark out a 20x20m square, where you will place 4 gates on each side. Then place a small square in the center of 5x5m. Form 4 teams of 3 players and place 12 balls within the small square. (see animation).

The objective of the 4 teams of thieves is to recover as many balls as possible and bring them back to their zone by passing through their gate. The exercise will proceed as follows:

1. The 1st player of each team starts at your signal. He/She must get to the square as quickly as possible and then return dribbling with a ball into their zone. 
2. Upon arrival, the 2nd player can start to perform the same route.
3. The team that has brought the most balls into their zone at the end wins the round.
4. Conduct several rounds depending on the number of players present.

Reminder: passing is prohibited, only dribbling is allowed.

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Discover our technical U9 drills

Give-and-go, dribble, and shooting from different angles

15 min

3-18 joueurs

Technical

U9

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....

Juggling, retrieving pinnies, and shooting run

12 min

6-18 joueurs

Technical

U9

Rhythmic drill combining juggling, enforced sprinting, and a race to shooting in a duel with a competitive spirit....

Ball control and space occupation on 6 colored zones

15 min

6-18 joueurs

Technical

U9

Dribbling and space management exercise in an area filled with colored squares where players must combine changes of direction and quick information gathering....

Youth Academy: Working on dribbling with the four colors game

12 min

8-20 joueurs

Technical

U9

Very useful in soccer school, this drill is ideal for working on dribbling and changes of direction while adding a fun aspect....

1v1 Duels with Shooting and Use of Support

15 min

5-15 joueurs

Technical

U9

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....

The hunter game (youth academy): dribbling and game awareness

12 min

4-20 joueurs

Technical

U9

Ideal drill for younger players in soccer school, it will help them work on their dribbling while staying focused on their surroundings. It's up to you to make the exercise as dynamic as possible by incorporating the concept of a chaser....

Receiving on the half-turn and dribbling with the "escape from jail" drill

12 min

6-18 joueurs

Technical

U9

Fun little station to set up in a youth academy that will allow your players to work on directional control and dribbling....

Switch of play game in youth academy

12 min

8-16 joueurs

Technical

U9

Fun game to introduce from a young age, it will help your players work on their focus, ball control, and information gathering....

Diamond play with ball control (youth soccer)

15 min

10-20 joueurs

Technical

U9

A very simple drill to set up, it is ideal for younger players in youth academy and will allow them to work on coordination, ball control, and passing game....

Team relay with dribbling and acceleration

15 min

12-16 joueurs

Technical

U9

This relay race exercise is very effective for working on dribbling from a young age. It is generally very popular with the players!...

Youth academy: The "Leapfrog" Game with One Ball per Player

12 min

8-16 joueurs

Technical

U9

Motor skills and coordination are the focus of this fun game designed for younger players. It's ideal because it can be played while adhering to social distancing rules....

Dribbling under pressure: "The Robbers"

15 min

8-16 joueurs

Technical

U9

Fun game to offer in soccer school, which will help work on dribbling while incorporating a team component with a relay system....

Dribbling as a team to fill your "bucket" (youth academy)

15 min

6-21 joueurs

Technical

U9

Fun drill to work on dribbling with younger players. Remember to keep score to create healthy competition....

Ball collection and "prison" game (youth academy)

15 min

8-12 joueurs

Technical

U9

This fun game drill will allow your players to work on their dribbling, keep their heads up, and position themselves correctly in space....

Dribbling with the “River and Its Crocodiles” in youth academy

12 min

8-12 joueurs

Technical

U9

A fun game ideal for younger players, this drill will help your players work on dribbling as well as various cognitive aspects such as perception and decision-making....

The "stop / go" with rhythm work in youth academy

15 min

6-16 joueurs

Technical

U9

For U6-U7 players, this exercise is ideal for helping your players understand the importance of not rushing and properly timing their movements. Many variations are possible....

The River Goalkeepers: dribbling and duels in youth academy

15 min

5-20 joueurs

Technical

U9

Ideal drill in soccer school to work on dribbling and familiarize players with duels in a fun way with the famous "river keepers"....

Hunter game with perception and coordination work (youth academy)

15 min

8-16 joueurs

Technical

U9

Ideal hunter exercise in soccer school, using visual cues to enhance cognitive perception among young players. A very fun drill that players generally enjoy....

Passing sequence on the run followed by shooting

15 min

10-20 joueurs

Technical

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)....

1v1 Distance Duels on Mini Goals

15 min

6-14 joueurs

Technical

U9

Ideal drill in soccer school to work on speed, decision-making, and listening. Combine this with ball control and shooting practice, and you have a complete and fun drill for your players....

Double sequence of passes in hourglass and diamond formation

15 min

12-18 joueurs

Technical

U9

Passing work on this double circuit with a multitude of possible combinations, which will also allow for concentration training....

The 4-Step Clock: Passing and Dribbling

15 min

8-24 joueurs

Technical

U9

Fun exercise ideal for soccer school (from U11 to U13), it will allow your players to work on dribbling while keeping their heads up. Several variations are possible for this drill....

Passing sequence with double one-two pass in a group of 3

12 min

5-20 joueurs

Technical

U9

Passing drill in the form of a double triangle that will allow your players to work on passing from different angles. In terms of progression, you can add your own touch with an auditory or visual signal....

The pickpocket game: dribbling and decision-making

12 min

12-24 joueurs

Technical

U9

Ideal animation game in soccer school to work on dribbling with decision-making. This exercise will allow your players to progress in a fun way....

The hourglass: passing game and dribbling

15 min

8-16 joueurs

Technical

U9

Perfect for youth soccer training, the hourglass drill will help your players develop their passing and dribbling skills while varying the angles and surfaces of the foot used....

Passing drills with lateral support and high support

12 min

6-18 joueurs

Technical

U9

Passing circuit with variations to work on all surfaces of the foot, ideal for youth categories such as U11 or U13....

3-Pass Drill with Forward Progression

15 min

3-18 joueurs

Technical

U9

Simple and effective, this ideal exercise for youth soccer will allow you to work on passing technique while offering your players numerous variations....

Passing game work in a square with a central pivot

12 min

7-14 joueurs

Technical

U9

A very simple passing drill to set up, but with almost infinite variations. Ideal for soccer schools, it combines quality technique, game intelligence, and movement in tight spaces....

Square of passes and directional controls

10 min

4-12 joueurs

Technical

U9

Simple yet effective, this square drill used by Pep Guardiola with FC Barcelona's B team is ideal for starting a session. The variations are then endless....

Motor skills and ball control to improve footwork and balance

12 min

8-10 joueurs

Technical

U9

Excellent exercise to improve footwork and balance for U11 or U13 players. Use the competitive spirit to create enthusiasm....

Play in Space and Switches of Play

15 min

8-10 joueurs

Technical

U9

With this exercise, your players can calmly practice switching sides and playing in space with or without the ball. The possibility of scoring in multiple goals also enhances concentration for defenders and creativity for attackers....

Ball control in varied situations and combined shooting

12 min

8-10 joueurs

Technical

U9

By requiring your players to use both feet and different contact surfaces in various situations, this drill is ideal for working on dribbling and ball control, as well as shooting in succession....

1v1 Duels and Defensive Positioning

15 min

8-16 joueurs

Technical

U9

Exercise focused on defensive technique: how to effectively defend when positioned against an attacker in a 1v1? Numerous repetitions to enhance learning....