During Soccer drills, it’s of prime importance that young players are trained on both good playing techniques and effective communication which are the foundation of developing great players. Being senior players, they will have an impact on team’s performance in a positive way.

It’s your duty as a coach to make them clear the goals that need to be accomplished after their training on the basic drills has been completed.

In soccer training, majority of the coaches are not able to communicate to their players the fact that it takes a lot more than putting the ball into the goal to develop into a good player.

In this article, we'll talk about quite a few soccer drills which not only help the player's progress to more advanced ranks but also add a touch of excitement to their daily practice matches.

1. Out of all the drills, passing drill is the first and the most significant one. Here, two cones are placed down at a distance of 10 yards from each other. 5 players then stand in a line behind each cone. One player from either rows starts with passing the ball to another player in the opposite line.

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2. After the first player has passed the ball, they would run around the outer side of the cones. Then they would go back to the very same line to which they had previously passed the ball. Continue to do this until all your players get an opportunity to pass the ball at least a few times.

3. The players in soccer practice should be allowed a minimum of two touches while executing this particular drill. Teach the players to use first and second touch to hold the ball and organize it for a pass respectively.

4. Keep in mind that it’s vital that the ball stays close to the player’s body following the first touch. It’s one of the first soccer exercises that must have been taught to the players to build up their ability to maintain control over the ball. The ball is passed on to the players in the opposite row using the second touch.

5. While the young players are still busy practicing the technique to pass the ball, it’s urgent that you begin teaching them to use their inner side of the foot for kicking the ball. This is useful for players in that they are able to swiftly pass the ball to a player in the opposite line.

6. You can advance to the next stage of the drill which requires the players to use only one touch. As such, it requires the players to pass on the ball to another player right away, the moment he gets the possession of the ball.

So make sure that the players are very fast in moving towards the other row as this drill is incredibly fast paced.

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Andre Botelho is the author of "The Expert Youth Soccer Coaching Guide" and he's a recognized expert in the subject of youth soccer coaching. Learn how to explode your players' skills and make training fun in less than 29 days! Download your free pdf guide at: Youth Soccer Training