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12 Soccer Ladder Drills to Improve Agility (2024 Update)

One of the keys to being a successful soccer player is being able to bring the ball under control quickly and consistently.

Players need to have quick footwork, great coordination, and excellent agility to get in position or change direction at the drop of a hat.

A great way to increase both your speed of footwork and agility is to incorporate an agility ladder into your practice sessions.

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6 Effective 1v1 Soccer Drills (2024 Update)

Whether part of a training session or simply an impromptu kickabout with a friend, 1v1 soccer drills are a great way to hone your skills and improve both your attacking and defending.

Very easy to set up, these exercises can focus on a number of different areas, with some working on your touch, turn, and technique and others on your dribbling and decision-making.

With just a few cones, a ball, and a friend, you can improve and take your skills to the next level in no time at all, providing of course that you’re willing to put the work in.

Whether you’re a coach looking for fun and effective drills or a player who’s aiming to practice and improve in their spare time, here are four great 1v1 soccer drills for you to work through.

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5 Soccer Throw-in Drills (2024 Update)

Soccer is a game of fine margins with many close games decided by a single mistake, a moment of individual brilliance, or an astute tactical change.

Improved standards across the world’s top leagues mean that securing three points against a so-called “weaker side” is no longer a sure thing, even for the very best teams.

From low-block, five-player backlines to high-pressing front threes, every professional team works within a rigid system, driven by analysis and statistics.

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U12 Soccer Drills: 7 Fantastic Drills for 12-Year-Olds

Two things: 1. Development2. Fun These should be your main focus when selecting U12 soccer drills to use with your team. At the 12-and-under age group, it’s crucial that we’re putting players in a position to improve their skills in a friendly and fun environment. Below, I’ve put together 5x U12 soccer drills. All of these drills include purpose, setup, […]

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U10 Soccer Drills: 8 Terrific Drills for 10-Year-Olds

Coaching the 10-and-under age group isn’t always easy… If you’re not using U10 soccer drills that keep them focused and engaged, you’ll find players around this age can become distracted very easily. Which isn’t a good thing for your training sessions (or the players around them). To help you keep them focused, here are 6x U10 soccer drills […]

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