Football Training Drills
Football training drills for adult amateur players and coaches. Find exercises suitable for your team in our library targeting adult social football teams.
1v1 Attack to Defence Transition Drill
Help your squad stop counterattacks with this high-tempo 1v1 transition game that flips players from attack to defence in seconds.
Rondo Pressing Drill - Win the Ball Back Fast
Use this rondo pressing drill to rehearse aggressive counter-pressing cues, swarm the ball carrier, and regain possession within seconds.
Recovery Defending Drill - Half-Pitch 1v1 Pressure Duel
Use this recovery defending drill to train players to delay and press attackers after losing position. Perfect for simulating real 1v1 duels on the wing.
Back Four Exit - Defenders vs Midfield and Attack
Back four build-up drill with pressing and transition scoring in zoned half-pitch setup.
Spatial Awareness Drill: Football with Rugby Rules
Sharpen spacing, patience, and communication by playing football with rugby’s offside rule and a goal-line carry finish.
8v3 Ajax Rondo: Improve Passing and Pressing
The 8v3 Ajax Rondo is a high-intensity football drill to improve passing, pressing, and decision-making. Learn how to set it up and use it in training!
Passing and Control Circuit: Boost Skills and Teamwork
Enhance your team's passing accuracy and ball control with this dynamic Passing and Control Circuit drill. Learn setup, instructions, and key benefits.
1v1 Positional Game with Wingers
Boost player positioning, movement, and decision-making in real-game scenarios with this 1v1 positional game with wingers.
Goalkeeping drill: Stop and Distribute
This goalkeeping drill enhances shot-stopping and distribution skills. The goalkeeper faces rapid shots and focuses on accurately distributing the ball..
High-Intensity 3v3 Game: Boost Fitness and Teamwork
This high-intensity 3v3 game improves ball control, decision-making, and fitness. It is perfect for small teams or training sessions with limited attendance.
Speed dribbling drill to increase ball control
The ability to dribble at speed while maintaining control of the ball is crucial.This speed dribbling drill focuses on enhancing dribbling skills at speed.
5-a-side game with reduced spaces
A 5-a-side game with reduced spaces is an excellent training tool for a football team. This post details the benefits and setup of this training exercise.
Kickabout with possession - Run the clock
This post describes a simple kickabout game to keep your training fun while you focus on maintaining possession.