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Kids & Youth Soccer

Coaching kids is different: young players learn best through play, lots of touches and the freedom to try things out. Here you will find fun, age-appropriate drills and games for every stage (U6–U8, U10–U12), FUNino small-sided games, coordination training and practical advice for youth and volunteer coaches.

3 vs 3 + 3 – shooting after a cutback from the end line

Kids & Youth Soccer Soccer Drills Soccer Shooting Drills U10 - U12 Soccer Drills U14 - U16 Soccer Drills U17 - U19 Soccer Drills

·October 28, 2026

Finishing Under Pressure: 2 Small-Sided Shooting Games

Two small-sided games in the penalty box that train finishing under time and opponent pressure, from overloads to even numbers.

Counterpressing Kids & Youth Soccer Soccer Drills U10 - U12 Soccer Drills U14 - U16 Soccer Drills U17 - U19 Soccer Drills

·March 4, 2026

Two High-Intensity Pressing Games Every Soccer Coach Should Use

Most teams don’t struggle with pressing because players are unwilling to work. They struggle because players react too late. At...

Kids & Youth Soccer Soccer Drills U10 - U12 Soccer Drills U14 - U16 Soccer Drills U17 - U19 Soccer Drills

·February 10, 2026

Two Individual Finishing Games Every Soccer Coach Should Use

Individual finishing situations decide matches. Not team shape. Not possession numbers. Moments in front of goal under pressure. The following...

Kids & Youth Soccer Small-Sided & Competitive Games Soccer Drills U10 - U12 Soccer Drills U14 - U16 Soccer Drills U17 - U19 Soccer Drills

·August 20, 2025

“LUDO or Parcheesi – Soccer Edition” – Technical Training as a Dice Game

Soccer training should not only be performance-oriented but also varied and playful. A creative training method by Max Schäfer (coach...

Kids & Youth Soccer News Soccer Training

·August 19, 2025

FUNino – Rules and Objectives

We explain the rules and objectives of FUNino (FUNiño), look at the basics, and take a detailed look at this...

Kids & Youth Soccer Passing Drills Small-Sided & Competitive Games Soccer Drills U10 - U12 Soccer Drills U14 - U16 Soccer Drills U17 - U19 Soccer Drills

·August 14, 2025

More Precision, More Speed, More Effort – All in One Drill

This training exercise combines three key elements of modern soccer: precise passing, explosive sprints, and the excitement of competition. It’s...

Kids & Youth Soccer Soccer Drills U10 - U12 Soccer Drills U14 - U16 Soccer Drills U17 - U19 Soccer Drills

·August 13, 2025

Ball Retention and Goal Scoring: Two Dynamic Small-Sided Drills

This training session focuses on developing two key aspects of the game: ball retention under pressure and efficient goal scoring....

Kids & Youth Soccer News Passing Drills Soccer Drills U10 - U12 Soccer Drills U14 - U16 Soccer Drills U17 - U19 Soccer Drills

·August 7, 2025

Mastering the Y-Passing Drill: 10 Game-Like Variations by Peter Schreiner

In this article, Peter Schreiner – globally recognized coach educator, author and expert in youth soccer – presents 10 variations...

Kids & Youth Soccer Passing Drills Soccer Drills Soccer Warm-Up U10 - U12 Soccer Drills U14 - U16 Soccer Drills U17 - U19 Soccer Drills

·May 26, 2025

Dynamic Warm-Up Passing Drill: Boost Precision and Two-Footed Skills

Before the main training session starts, a technically clean warm-up is worth the effort. It not only activates the muscles...

Kids & Youth Soccer Soccer Drills U10 - U12 Soccer Drills U14 - U16 Soccer Drills U17 - U19 Soccer Drills

·May 21, 2025

Mastering the Third-Man Play: Improving Offside Awareness and Timing

Exercises that promote the third-man play help develop offside awareness. Through quick and precise passing, players must coordinate their runs...

Kids & Youth Soccer Soccer Drills Soccer Drills for Kids U10 - U12 Soccer Drills

·May 15, 2025

Children’s and Youth Soccer: 3 Drills for the Golden Learning Years

Inspiring children and teenagers to love soccer while addressing their individual developmental stages is one of the biggest challenges in...

Kids & Youth Soccer Passing Drills Soccer Drills U10 - U12 Soccer Drills U14 - U16 Soccer Drills U17 - U19 Soccer Drills

·February 6, 2025

Two-footedness in Modern Soccer: A Key Factor

Two-footedness is a crucial factor in modern soccer. Players who can operate equally well with both feet are harder to...

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