U21 Soccer Drills

3v1 - Simplified situation that is functional to train defenders' ball possession

1v1 - 1 vs 1 drill with five balls to improve reaction and speed skills with shoot at goal under opponent's pressure

Possession - This drill was introduced by Johan Cruiff to train first teams

Creating space - 4 v 4 ball possession with quick transmission and losing the marker to encourage central penetrating pass

Passing - Technical circuit to improve quick combinations between players

Passing - Exercise to train quick decision making under pressure

4v2 - 4 v 2 power play situation inside two zones to create supporting insertions to shoot at goal

Finishing in the final third - This drill trains players' ability to create a useful ball possession that ends with a shoot at goal

Depth - Attacking exercise to train the right movements when entering the penalty box. Inspired by Chelsea's training sessions.

Possession - Ball possession with fixed pairs and man-to-man marking