Soccer drills at home
Free soccer drills with video clips that kids can do in the backyard, the park or against a wall, with steps and a rep count for each.
How coaches assign drills- 30 drills
- 6 skills
- All with no partner needed
- Every drill has a video clip
- 5–15 minutes each
Showing all 30 drills
Soccer dribbling drills
Ball mastery touches, cone dribbling and the moves that beat defenders: the Cruyff turn, step over, La Croqueta and elastico.
Dribbling0:54Toe Taps
FixesSlow, heavy feet and losing the ball when you look down
- 5 min
- Ages 5–18
4 rounds of 30 seconds with a short rest between, 4–6 days a week
Dribbling0:27Sole Rolls
FixesStiff touches and only being able to move the ball forward
- 5 min
- Ages 5–18
4 rounds of 30 seconds with a short rest between, 4–6 days a week
Dribbling1:00Inside-Outside Dribble
FixesUsing only one part of one foot and big touches that run away
- 8 min
- Ages 6–18
8 rounds of 30 seconds (in place and moving, each foot), 3–5 days a week
Dribbling0:59Cone Dribbling
FixesBig touches that knock over cones and a weak foot you avoid
- 10 min
- Ages 6–18
4 slow warm-up runs, then 6 timed runs through the cones and back, 2–4 days a week
Dribbling0:57Cruyff Turn
FixesGetting stuck when a defender blocks your path
- 10 min
- Ages 7–18
Walk-throughs, then 10 Cruyff turns with each foot, 2–4 days a week
Dribbling1:08Step Over
FixesDefenders reading which way you will go
- 10 min
- Ages 7–18
Walk-throughs, then 10 step overs each way, 2–4 days a week
Dribbling1:03La Croqueta
FixesGetting stuck in front of a defender with no way past
- 10 min
- Ages 8–18
10 slow walk-throughs, then 30 croquetas at a cone (15 each way), 3 days a week
Dribbling1:09Elastico
FixesDefenders reading which way you will go
- 12 min
- Ages 10–18
10 slow walk-throughs, then 30 elasticos at a cone (15 each foot), 3 days a week
Soccer first touch and juggling drills
Juggling, receiving a pass off a wall, controlling a ball out of the air and turning with your first touch.
First touch1:11Juggling With a Bounce
FixesKicking the ball away and a stiff, heavy touch
- 10 min
- Ages 6–18
About 10 minutes: bounce juggling, then 10 tries for your best streak, 4–6 days a week
First touch0:44Wall First Touch
FixesThe ball bouncing off your foot and away from you
- 10 min
- Ages 7–18
30 passes and first touches (5 per surface, each foot), 3–5 days a week
First touch1:08Toss and Control
FixesBalls in the air bouncing off you and away
- 10 min
- Ages 7–18
30 tosses (10 each foot, 10 on the thigh), 3–5 days a week
First touch0:41Receive and Turn
FixesStopping the ball dead and getting stuck facing the wrong way
- 10 min
- Ages 8–18
20 turns (10 each way), 3 days a week
Soccer passing drills
Inside-of-the-foot passes and one-touch passes against a wall, long passes and throw-ins.
Passing1:14Wall Passing
FixesPasses that wobble, bounce or roll off to the side
- 10 min
- Ages 6–18
20 passes with each foot (40 total), 3–5 days a week
Passing0:47One-Touch Wall Passing
FixesNeeding two or three touches before every pass
- 8 min
- Ages 8–18
6 rounds of 30 seconds (2 right foot, 2 left foot, 2 switching), 30 seconds rest between, 3–5 days a week
Passing1:23Long Pass to a Target Zone
FixesLong passes that stay on the ground or fly off target
- 15 min
- Ages 10–18
10 long passes with each foot (20 total), 2–3 days a week
Passing1:00Legal Throw-In
FixesFoul throws from lifting a foot or throwing from in front of the head
- 8 min
- Ages 6–18
10 standing throw-ins and 10 with a step (20 total), 2–4 days a week
Soccer shooting drills
How to kick a soccer ball, laces shots, curling and chipping the ball, volleys and penalty kicks.
Shooting0:54Shoelace Kick
FixesToe pokes and kicks that fly off to the side
- 10 min
- Ages 5–10
10 kicks with each foot (20 total), 3–4 days a week
Shooting1:23Laces Power Shot
FixesWeak shots and shots that sail over the goal
- 12 min
- Ages 8–18
10 shots with each foot (20 total), 2–4 days a week
Shooting1:20Curve Shot
FixesStraight shots that go right at the goalkeeper or wide of the post
- 15 min
- Ages 9–18
20 curve shots (10 with each foot), 2–3 days a week
Shooting0:52Chip Shot
FixesChips that fly too far or roll along the ground
- 12 min
- Ages 9–18
20 chips (10 with each foot), 2–3 days a week
Shooting0:50Volleys
FixesVolleys that fly over the goal or miss the ball
- 12 min
- Ages 9–18
20 volleys (10 with each foot), 2–3 days a week
Shooting0:40Penalty Kicks
FixesPenalty kicks that go down the middle or miss wide
- 15 min
- Ages 8–18
20 penalty kicks (5 to each of 4 corners), 2–3 days a week
Goalkeeper drills at home
The ready stance, catching, wall reaction drills, diving and goalkeeper footwork.
Goalkeeping0:49Goalkeeper Catching
FixesDropped catches and balls slipping through the hands
- 10 min
- Ages 7–18
30 catches (10 W, 10 basket, 10 scoop), 3–5 days a week
Goalkeeping0:56Goalkeeper Wall Drill
FixesSlow hands and late reactions to close shots
- 8 min
- Ages 8–18
3 rounds of 60 seconds (right hand, left hand, alternating), 4–6 days a week
Goalkeeping0:34Goalkeeper Diving Progression
FixesLanding on the elbow or belly and being scared to dive
- 12 min
- Ages 8–18
3 rounds of 10 dives (5 each side): kneeling, squatting, then standing, 2 days a week
Goalkeeping1:08Goalkeeper Shuffle and Set
FixesCrossing the feet, getting caught moving and fumbling shots at the post
- 10 min
- Ages 7–18
3 rounds of 10 catches (5 at each cone), 30 seconds rest between rounds, 2–4 days a week
Soccer conditioning drills
Ladder drills, agility runs, speed work and ball-based intervals sized for youth players.
Conditioning0:46Ladder Footwork into the Ball
FixesSlow, heavy feet and losing the ball after moving quickly
- 12 min
- Ages 7–18
12 runs through the ladder (4 of each pattern), each followed by 10 toe taps, 2–4 days a week
Conditioning0:465-10-5 Cone Shuttle
FixesSlow turns and wide, off-balance cuts
- 12 min
- Ages 8–18
6 timed runs (3 starting each way) with 1 minute rest between, 2 days a week
Conditioning0:50Falling Starts and Ball Sprints
FixesSlow first steps and slowing down when dribbling into space
- 12 min
- Ages 8–18
5 falling-start sprints and 5 sprints with the ball, walking back to rest after each, 2 days a week
Conditioning0:53Dribble Box Intervals
FixesGetting tired late in games and a sloppy touch when out of breath
- 12 min
- Ages 8–18
8 rounds of 30 seconds hard dribbling and 30 seconds rest, 2 days a week
How to use these soccer drills
What each soccer drill includes
- A short video clip.
- Step-by-step instructions.
- What good looks like.
- How many reps to do.
What you need at home
- A ball that fits the player's age: size 3 through age 8, size 4 for ages 9–12 and size 5 from 13.
- Dribbling and juggling drills need only a ball and a patch of grass, a driveway or a garage floor. A few cones, shoes or water bottles work as markers.
- Passing and first touch drills use a brick or concrete wall, a rebounder or a partner. Shooting drills are best with a goal, but a fence or a wall with a taped target works.
- Turn on "No partner needed" to see the drills a player can do alone.
How often to practice
- Fifteen to twenty minutes, four or five days a week, does more for a young player than one long session on the weekend.
- Ball mastery and juggling are the easiest skills to practice every day. Five minutes of toe taps and sole rolls before school adds up fast.
- Work the weak foot on every drill. Most players need extra time on it.
Soccer drills FAQ
What are good soccer drills for beginners?
Start with toe taps and sole rolls for ball mastery, how to kick a soccer ball for shooting and how to pass a soccer ball against a wall. All four can be done alone and work for players as young as 5 or 6.
What soccer drills can I do at home by myself?
Almost all of them. Ball mastery, cone dribbling, juggling, wall passing, wall first touch, shooting at a wall or backyard goal and the conditioning drills need only a ball and some space. Turn on the "No partner needed" filter to see them.
What soccer drills are good for 8 to 10 year olds?
Ball mastery (toe taps, sole rolls, inside-outside touches), cone dribbling, the Cruyff turn and step over, juggling with a bounce, inside-of-the-foot passing against a wall and laces shots. Use a size 3 ball through age 8 and a size 4 from 9. Keep sessions to 15–20 minutes.
How often should kids practice soccer at home?
Fifteen to twenty minutes, four or five days a week, is plenty for most youth players. Every drill lists the time it takes and how many sets to do, so a player can finish two or three drills in a short session.
How do coaches assign soccer drills to players?
In Bravara Reps, part of the Bravara app, a coach picks drills or videos, assigns them to the whole team or to certain players and sets how many days a week. Players check in with a count when they finish and log one result, like juggles in a row, and the coach sees who has done it.
Where do the drill videos come from?
The clips come from soccer coaches and trainers on YouTube. Each drill plays only the parts of the video that show the drill, credits the channel and links to the full video.
Soccer drills by skill
Each skill page lists its drills with what they fix, who they are for and how many reps to do.
- Soccer dribbling drills8 drills
Ball mastery touches, cone dribbling and the moves that beat defenders: the Cruyff turn, step over, La Croqueta and elastico.
- Soccer first touch and juggling drills4 drills
Juggling, receiving a pass off a wall, controlling a ball out of the air and turning with your first touch.
- Soccer passing drills4 drills
Inside-of-the-foot passes and one-touch passes against a wall, long passes and throw-ins.
- Soccer shooting drills6 drills
How to kick a soccer ball, laces shots, curling and chipping the ball, volleys and penalty kicks.
- Goalkeeper drills at home4 drills
The ready stance, catching, wall reaction drills, diving and goalkeeper footwork.
- Soccer conditioning drills4 drills
Ladder drills, agility runs, speed work and ball-based intervals sized for youth players.
Assign soccer drills to your team
Use the drills in this library or make your own. Coaches assign them as homework between practices, and players open each drill on their phone, do it and check in when they finish.
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Pick drills or make your own
Start from the soccer drills in this library, copy one and change it, or write your own with steps, a YouTube video, your own photos and videos or a link to read. Then assign it to the whole team or to certain players and set how many days a week.
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Players do them at home
Players open the drill on their phone, watch the video or read the steps, do the drill and check in when they finish. They can upload a video of their work too.
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Players log a result
A drill can have one result to track, like strikes out of 30. Results stay private to the player and their family, and players earn XP and levels as they keep checking in.
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The coach sees who did it
Coaches see who has checked in on each drill and can react or reply to a player's check-in.
Assign these soccer drills with Bravara Reps
Coaches assign drills to the team or to certain players. Players check in from home, log a result and earn XP as they go.
