How to Run Soccer Drills

Soccer drills are an important part of any team’s success. The soccer coach chooses the type of drills the players run and will usually change up the drills for each practice session. Passing, dribbling and shooting are some of the drills a coach will have the players perform during practice.

• Purchase the equipment that you need in order to run soccer drills. A supply of soccer balls, practice cones and a whistle are some of the items to buy. You also need to decide which type of soccer drills to run during a practice and how long each one will last.


• Choose drills that the players will enjoy. Some soccer drills can be boring, which can cause the players to not give maximum effort. By making the drills fun, the players will look forward to improving their skills and fitness.


• Arrange the practice cones on the soccer field. For example, if you want to run a dribbling drill, spread the cones out so the players can dribble through them. Tell the players to line up behind the first cone and use your whistle to start the drill. When one player finishes the drill, have the next one in line start right away.


• Watch each player perform the soccer drills during practice. Some players may require more drill work than others, so the coach should make sure to identify a player’s weaknesses during the drills. Talk with the players during a drill to help them learn the proper technique.


• Encourage the players to perform different soccer drills on their own at home. Give each player some suggestions for a drill to do at home, such as juggling a soccer ball, to improve ball control skills. As the soccer season progresses, decide which drills to add or remove from practice sessions based on the team’s performance during games.