Join Mr. Eddie & Mr. Diego to continue improving your soccer skills. This activity will consist of five simple drills that you can use to improve your soccer skills!
Warm up
- Right arm across your chest, using your left hand pull your right arm closer to your body for 10 seconds and then switch arms.
- Arms out to your sides and up like a cross, you’ll make 10 tiny circles with your arm. Then you’ll make 10 medium circles and then 10 huge circles.
- You’ll bring your feet together and you’ll reach for your toes for 10 seconds
- Next you’ll spread your feet apart and you’ll reach for your right foot for 10 seconds and then move to your left foot for 10 seconds.
Drill #1: The Box
For this drill you will need four cones, a soccer ball, and a partner. Set up the cones to make a small square. Stand inside of the square and jog in place. Your partner will then stand 10 feet away from the square and pass the ball to you. You will return it to them with a simple ground pass, using the inside of your foot to kick the ball. Kick the ball 5-10 times with each foot.
Drill #2: High Knees to Ground Pass
For this drill you will need three cones, a soccer ball, and a partner. Set the cones up in a straight line with about 1-2 feet in between each cone. Start at one end of the line and face your partner who should stand about 10 feet away from you. Sidestep over the cones and be ready to receive and return a pass at the end of the line. After you have received and returned the ball, sidestep over the cones back to where you started and kick the ball again using your opposite foot. Your pass should consist of a simple ground pass, using the inside of your foot to kick the ball. Kick the ball 5 times on each side.
Drill #3: High Knees to Chip Pass
For this drill you will need three cones, a soccer ball, and a partner. Set the cones up in a straight line with about 1-2 feet in between each cone. Start at one end of the line and face your partner who should stand about 10 feet away from you. Sidestep over the cones and be ready to receive and return a pass at the end of the line. After you have received and returned the ball, sidestep over the cones back to where you started and kick the ball again using your opposite foot. Your pass should consist of a chip pass to your partner’s hands, using the inside of your foot or leg to kick the ball. Kick the ball 5 times on each side.
Drill #4: The Hexagon
For this drill you will need six cones, a soccer ball, and a partner. Set the cones up in the shape of a hexagon with about 2-3 feet in between each cone. Start in the middle of the hexagon and face your partner who should stand about 10 feet away from you. Your partner will kick a ground pass to you in the middle of the hexagon. It is your job to dribble the ball through the different sides of the hexagon and kick it back to them. You should perform six kicks in total, one for each side of the hexagon. Your pass should consist of a ground pass to your partner’s feet, using the inside of your foot to kick the ball. Complete one full hexagon to finish the drill. Use both your left and right foot to kick the ball back to your partner.
Remember to watch the video in the link above if the instructions still seem unclear.
Drill #5: Turn and Shoot
For this drill you will need two goals OR four cones, a soccer ball, and a partner. Set up the two goals and place them 10-15 feet behind you to your right and left. Face your partner who should stand about 10 feet away from you. Your partner will kick a ground pass to you. You will catch the ball, turn, and kick it into one of the goals behind you. After kicking it to the goal, return the ball to your partner. Use both your left and right foot to kick the ball into each goal 5 times.
Cool Down
Find a seat on the floor or on a couch or chair. Make sure your back is nice and straight. Close your eyes with your hands on your lap. Take 10 deep breaths. Repeat if needed. You’re all done! Great job! Make sure you drink some water with a healthy snack!