U21 Soccer Drills

Balance - Situational exercise to train defensive backline and goal defense

Passing - 4 v 2 rondo on two triangles

Indirect free kick - Central free kick play to free up a teammate for a shot

Intercepting - Defensive situation with the defender coming out in anticipation of the attackers on a long throw from the side

1v1 - 1 v 1 game with ball driving and defensive recovery to counter the opponent's finishing

Possession - Ball possession drill in numerical superiority with subsequent quick finishing

Possession - Building from the back in numerical superiority situation 3 + goalkeeper against 2 to win ground in 1 v 1 duel zone

Double up (marking) - Situational drill to train midfielders to look for vertical double team

Ball possession - Ball possession drill with numerical superiority situations

Depth - Develop the search for depth with conclusion and transition phases in a small-sided game situation