Flighted Balls - U10 to U17 Advance Soccers Drills

This drill focuses on passing and receiving during warm-up.
Soccer Drill contributed by: Chris Johnson

Soccer Drill Info:
This is for ages U10, U12, U14, U16, U17 and up. Run this soccer drill with at least 8 players but no more than 22. This soccer drill should last approximately 20 minutes on a small field. Make sure you have the following equipment: cones, .

Soccer Drill Diagram

Setup:
Coach builds a circle with a 20 yard diameter. Players are split into two groups with 1 ball for each 2 players.

Players form two groups. Group 1 is outside the circle, each with a ball in hand. Group 2 is scattered inside the circle.

Instructions:
Players inside the circle check away and then move to any player with the ball. They settle the ball with the appropriate body part as defined by the coach, and return the ball on the ground to the player who threw it to them. The inside player should then move to another player and repeat. Players should be continually moving to other players. Play continues for 1 minute then switch player positions.

Variations:
* 1-touch passes on ground.
* Inside of foot volleys.
* Instep volleys.
* Thigh Volleys.
* Chest Volleys.
* Headers.

Coaching Points:
* Good first touches
* Good body position (shoulders facing the thrower)
* Good passes to feet with the right amount of pace.
* Encourage hard work.

Focus:
Technical Passing, Technical Receiving, Technical Turning, Technical Heading, Physical Quickness/Speed