U17 Soccer Drills

Body shape - 3 v 2 situation with defensive movement and “open” ball handling by defenders and work on cutting movement and attacking depth for forwards

3v2 - 3 v 2 numerical superiority situation for driving the ball in the end zone with transitions

1v1 Defending - Learn how to defend various 1 v 1 situations

Numerical superiority (attack) - Thematic match to seek numerical superiority through the principle of “play inside to go outside”

Shooting - Train ball transmission, reception, possession triangle to attack depth and shot on goal

Passing - Exercise by Diego Pablo Simeone: sequence of passes with combinations between several players

Transition - Small-sided game to train power play: training transitions and playing speed

Shooting - 3-player tactical build-up pattern with combination of passes for conclusion on goal

Possession - Mikel Arteta’s drill to train players to seek numerical superiority during ball possession

Throw-in - Game situation starting from a throw-in to arrive at the conclusion on goal either directly or after a cross