Soccerexercises for u13

• The goalkeeper plays to the requesting central defender who drops back.
• The central defender passes back to the goalkeeper.
• The goalkeeper controls with the furthest foot and plays to the requesting attacking midfielder.
• The attacking midfielder controls with the furthest foot and passes back to the central defender.
• The central defender plays to the requesting striker who drops back.
• The striker controls with the furthest foot and turns out.
• The striker slaloms through cones back to the starting position.

• The goalkeeper takes the place of the central defender, the central defender takes the place of the attacking midfielder, and the attacking midfielder takes the place of the striker.

• Ball control with the left foot, pass with the right foot - or vice versa.
• Other technical or warm-up exercise along the cones instead of dribbling.

• The exercise can be applied on both sides.

• Upon losing possession, the team must immediately apply pressure on the ball.
• The objective is to regain the ball as quickly as possible.

• The red team plays in possession of the ball.
• The yellow team attempts to take the ball away.
• If the yellow team gains possession, they try to score immediately in one of the four goals.
• The red team must prevent this by applying immediate pressure.
• The field is small to encourage quick attempts on goal.

• Observe whether pressure is applied upon losing the ball.
• Analyse who applies pressure and who does not.
• Assess the intensity of the pressure applied.

• Use small goals if there are no goalkeepers.
• Allow the team with fewer players to score by dribbling out of the field.
• Award points to the team with more players for a number of successful passes.
• Award points to the team with more players if they regain possession without a goal attempt from the team with fewer players.
• Adjust the number of goals.
• Count goals from the team with fewer players as more valuable.

• Players dribble in a rectangle with various cones.
• They must not dribble over the cones and should avoid collisions with other players.
• The coach gives different tasks.

• Dribble with the inside of the right foot.
• Dribble with the inside of the left foot.
• Dribble with the outside of the right foot.
• Dribble with the outside of the left foot.
• Dribble with the ball between both feet.
• On signal, stop the ball with the sole and change direction.
• On signal, dribble to a cone and turn around the cone with the ball.

• Form groups of 2 players, with 1 ball per group.
• The players with the ball stand on the sideline.
• The other players stand opposite them, approximately 6 metres away.

• Player A dribbles forward.
• Player B jogs backward across the field.
• Player A passes the ball to Player B, who passes the ball back to Player A.
• Repeat this until they reach the other sideline.
• Switch roles when the players reach the other side of the field.
• Player A then jogs backward to the starting line.

• Alternate between right foot and left foot.
• Try to apply one-touch passing.
• Focus on quality over speed; it is not a race.

• Defender number 1 delivers a long pass to attacker number 2.
• The attacker controls the ball and goes directly towards the goal to score.
• Defender number 1 engages in the one-on-one duel.
• If intercepted, the defender finishes on the small goals.
• If the goalkeeper stops the ball, the same applies.
• Defender number 1 may play with his goalkeeper.

• Defenders start with a ball.
• Attackers start without a ball.
• Switch roles and join after each turn.
• Distances can be increased or decreased.
• The attacker must accelerate towards the goal.
• The defender must control the pace.
• Switch immediately upon losing the ball.

• Encourage players to engage in duels.
• Upon ball recovery, immediately coach whether to play with the goalkeeper or go directly to one of the goals.

• Player A frees themselves from behind the cone and passes to Player B.
• Player B dribbles with the ball through both gates towards the goal line.
• Meanwhile, Player A runs through the right gate to the centre, just in front of the penalty area.
• Player B passes the ball to Player A through the gate.
• Player A finishes on goal.
• Player B retrieves the ball and joins the red side; Player A becomes the red Player B and vice versa.
• The exercise is alternately performed on the blue and red side; red starts when the diagonal pass from blue is given.

• First left, then right, or both sides simultaneously if there are enough players.
• Encourage using the left foot on the left side, right foot on the right side.

• Player A turns open to the outside behind the opponent.
• Player A passes forward to player B between the cones.
• Player A runs diagonally to the cone in front of the goal.
• At the same time, player B cuts or turns out of the cones towards the goal line.
• Player B passes diagonally back to player A who is now at the cone.
• Player A shoots at the goal.
• Player A becomes player B, player B joins the starting position.

• Mark the field with 4 cones in a 20 by 20 meter area.

• Each pair of players receives a ball.
• The purple player must try to shield the ball from the blue player.
• The blue player must try to recover the ball without committing a foul.

• If a player recovers the ball, that player may shield the ball and the other player must try to take it back.
• On the coach's whistle, you must switch player groups.
• You may not switch to another player you have already played against.
• Use your body effectively when shielding the ball.

• The game is played between two teams against each other.
• The attackers play towards a large goal.
• The defenders play towards four small goals on the sides.
• If the team that must score on the large goal loses the ball, they must defend the four small goals.
• After 15 minutes, switch halves.

• If the attackers lose the ball, it can quickly result in a counter-goal.
• Players who do not defend enough in competitive matches may find this game form challenging.

• Mark the opponent on time.
• Do not lunge.
• Defend on the correct side.
• Posture during duels, bend the knees.

Introduction

• This activity involves speed, agility, coordination, passing, and duels.
• Suitable for all age groups with possible variations.
• The FUN aspect is enjoyable for both young and old.

Execution

• Players A start shoulder to shoulder and sprint to the cones.
• Accelerate around the marker and move backwards to the pole.
• Move sideways over the hurdles and then back behind the pole.
• Accelerate forward to the furthest pole and then backwards to the other pole.
• Player B plays a ball to A who finishes on goal.
• The player who finishes first wins.

Variations

• For older age groups, the loser may receive an extra task.
• For younger age groups, points are accumulated.
• Players switch positions after each round.
• Player B can throw the ball so A must head it towards the goal.

• Player 1 engages in a one-two with player 2.
• Player 2 moves towards the ball.
• Player 1 provides a through pass to player 3.
• Player 3 plays into player 4, who moves towards the ball.
• Player 4 creates space for the incoming player.
• Player 3 passes to player 5 across the width.
• Player 6 moves towards the ball, and player 5 decides through the pass whether he wants the ball on the left or right.
• Player 6 controls the ball and scores.

• Start with a ball at player 1.
• Have three players at player 3 and player 5.
• Shift from player 1 to player 6.
• If there is no goalkeeper, player 6 goes for the goal.
• Distances can be increased or decreased.
• Pass to the outer foot.
• Maintain eye contact, create space, and move towards the ball.
• Add a defender at the position of player 2, player 4, and player 6.
• Ball can be played on the ground and/or through the air.

• For player 2, player 4, and player 6, first move away from the ball and then towards it.
• Only move towards the ball when player 1 has control.
• Ensure players do not play too close to each other, as it is easier to defend.
• Player 5 decides himself whether he wants the ball on the left or right through the manner of passing.

• Place 7 cones at a distance of approximately 15-20 meters from each other.
• With a small group: one player per series of cones; with a larger group: players one behind the other.
• Slalom at pace through the cones back and forth.
• Stop the ball next to the cone.
• The fastest player wins.

• Slalom at pace through the cones, but without slalom back.
• Stop the ball next to the cone.
• The fastest player wins.