The 5 Most Popular Soccer Drills

The Coaching Manual

Jun 21st 2023

Written by The Coaching Manual

The Coaching Manual contains thousands of soccer drills for every age group from U5 through to Adult. However, some of our drills have become so popular that we have seen them pop up on countless YouTube channels, Twitter, Facebook and they've even been used in numerous coaching books.

Here is a breakdown of the 5 most popular soccer drills on The Coaching Manual

1. Anthony Limbrick Pressing Drill

One of the most copied drills on the platform, it's a brilliant warm up that challenges players speed of thought, technical ability and movement.

All you need is 4 markers, 12 players and a few balls to keep it flowing

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1st player starts with the ball and is pressed by player on opposite mannequin. Player with the ball passes to player to his right and moves to the left. Repeat so that the ball is moving to the right, passer moves to the left and each player receiving is pressed.

2. Andy Martino Ball Mastery

This drill is seen on every training ground we've ever been to. It's an essential drill for new coaches to learn and use, especially with young players.

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All players with a ball each and working on ball manipulation skills whilst being aware of space for teammates and themselves. Encourage players to dribble and find space

3. Terry Moore Crossing and Finishing

A  brilliant drill to teach different types of delivery into the box as well as improving your players reaction times.

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Players divided into 2 teams with each team in 10x10 area 20 yards apart passing and moving. On coaches call, teams deliver and cross the ball from one area to another.

4. David Moyes Pressing from the front

World-class drill from a world class coach at the highest level of football

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Use 8v8 with goalkeepers and set up the goalkeepers area as a small semicircle at each end.

The ball can be played back to the goalkeeper at any time and the outfield players are not allowed in the area. The goalkeeper can pass, roll or throw the ball out.

5. Steve McClaren Playing out from the back

World-class session from the assistant coach at Manchester United.

Mcclaren

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19 players using 2/3rds of a pitch.

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