Dribbling drills
This library of youth soccer dribbling drills gives coaches and parents age-appropriate activities that develop close control, change of direction, and 1v1 confidence, with setup instructions, coaching points, and equipment listed for every drill.
Every Dribbling drill
- Sharks and Minnows — U6-U10, 10 min. 20x20 yd grid. Every player has a ball except one 'shark' with no ball.
- 1v1 Through the Gates — U8-U14, 12 min. 30x20 yd area with 6 small cone gates spread across it.
- Cone Slalom Relay — U6-U12, 8 min. Two lines of 5 cones spaced 2 yd apart.
- Turns and Moves — U8-U14, 10 min. Cone 15 yd ahead of each player.