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.
Football Shooting Drill – Volley Shot
Two teams alternate throw-in style feeds from each flank while shooters finish first-time with both feet.
Build up from your defensive half
Sunday league teams often restart the game with a long kick from the goalkeeper. It may feel like an easy way to keep the opposition away from your goal...
Counterattack drill - Chasing from behind
The counterattack drill in this post will help your defenders improve their tackling techniques when chasing strikers from behind.
Long-Distance Shooting Drill: Increase Your Scoring Chances
Four-back build-up plus two high strikers and strict touch limits create constant opportunities to unleash accurate long shots.
Attacking corner kick set-piece that works for all levels
This post describes a simple attacking corner kick set-piece that works well at the amateur level but is also used by professionals.
Warm up with this wall pass drill
One of the best ways to beat a defending player is to use a wall pass. In this post, we describe a multiple wall-passes drill.
Fun crossing and shooting drill
Fire up your players with this football shooting drill. Practice finishing direct shots and crosses in a single exercise.
Defensive drill - Backline coordination
The backline of a football team should move as a block when playing zonal defending. This drill will help practice backline coordination.
Football Passing drill - 5v5 Rondo
Stop using the same old passing drill! This post describes a variation of the old rondo that will keep players interested.
Long shot drill - Score from outside the penalty box
You don't need to get in the penalty box to score. The drill in this post will encourage players to score with a long shot.
Counterattack drill: Defence vs attack
This counterattack drill will improve your scoring chances and prepare your defenders to stop counterattacks.
Passing drill – Rondo with goals
Rondos are a great drill to warm up and improve passing skills. This post describe a variation of the old rondo with a fun twist.