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Monkey In The Middle

Monkey In The Middle

Using the concepts from the classic game of “monkey in the middle”, we can create a simple but effective soccer drill, which can also be used as a warm-up before games. This drill will teach players how to move to open space, think ahead, and pass quickly. Continue reading

Soccer Tennis

Soccer Tennis

Soccer Tennis is a fun and exciting game for all ages that can help develop touch on the ball, anticipation and foresight of the next play, creativity, and communication. The game is a mix of tennis and volleyball but without the use of racquets! Continue reading

Sideline Soccer

Sideline Soccer

Here’s a fun game for all ages, which coincidentally is the name of our website! This drill provides the opportunity for you as the coach to set up different player vs player situations just like in a real game. Continue reading

Quick Feet

Quick Feet

Developing foot speed with a ball is important for soccer players. A player who can run fast is great, but a player who can run fast with a ball at his/her feet while keeping control is better! It is best to start this at a young age so they can better develop this skill over time. Continue reading

Shark Attack

Shark Attack

No, it’s not Shark Week on the Discovery Channel! This is a fun soccer game for the youngsters! The object of the game is for players to dribble from one side of the ocean to the other without getting caught by the sharks! Continue reading

Knock Out

Knock Out

You’re on your own in this fun game of Knock Out, great for all ages! The object of the game is to “knock out” another player’s ball out of the area, meaning to kick a player’s ball out of the playing area, while shielding your ball from other players trying to do the same thing to you! Continue reading