Grassroots Football UK

U7

Ball Mastery – The Square : Facing one way

Ball Mastery – The Square : Facing one way The square – facing one way is another ball mastery drill that focuses on different ball control movements. Players will work on moving the ball with both feet in different directions... Read More

2v2 Battles

2v2 Battles – Can only score with a 1-2 from the outside. 2v2 Battles is fast, intense and utilises all the players in your squad. Players take it in turns to be in the middle with each game lasting 90... Read More

3v3 : Football is Changing Next Year – A Closer Look at 3v3

3 v 3 gives young players the best introduction to football With No Goalkeepers, officials or subs kids stay active and make their own decisions It’s a Fun, Fast, Forward thinking game where every child plays. Over half of the... Read More

Weak Foot First – Increasing Distance

Weak Foot First – Increasing Distance Weak Foot First – Increasing Distance is a progressive Passing drill that looks to encourage players to use both feet, bring particular focus on the weaker foot first. Small passes to start with give... Read More

Pre Season Endurance Running with the Ball – 1-2’s & Back

Pre Season Endurance Running with the Ball – 1-2’s & Back Pre Season Endurance Running with the Ball – 1-2’s & Back is a brilliant drill to increase players fitness and it’s all done with the ball. Encouraging strong running... Read More

10 More Brilliant Passing Drills your Kids will Love

The article outlines ten engaging passing drills for youth soccer players, categorized by difficulty and tailored to enhance their skills. Each drill promotes accuracy, teamwork, and communication, utilizing simple equipment like cones and balls. The drills are designed to be... Read More

1v1 Battles – Team Scores or Knockout

1v1 Battles – Team Scores or Knockout 1v1 Battles – Team Scores or Knockout is a brilliant way to ensure your players have a competitive edge over their opponents. This can be done in teams, or as a straight knockout... Read More

Warm Up: 1-2 Round the Cones

Warm Up: 1-2 Round the Cones Warm Up 1-2 Round the Cones is a really simple but fast paced drill that keeps your players moving and on their toes. It requires concentration, a good touch and pass and plenty of... Read More

Working in Triangles – Switching Out

Working in Triangles – Switching Out “Working in Triangles” is all about supporting the player on the ball and giving them options to pass, as the player and / or the ball move, the triangle moves with it. Sometimes it... Read More

Hold Up & Protect the Ball

Hold Up & Protect the Ball Hold Up & Protect the Ball is a great drill that you can run plenty at the same time. The idea of the drill is to get your players used to physical contact and... Read More