{"id":20119,"date":"2022-02-01T15:05:49","date_gmt":"2022-02-01T23:05:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/traceup.com\/?p=20119"},"modified":"2023-06-26T11:22:37","modified_gmt":"2023-06-26T18:22:37","slug":"top-soccer-drills-for-10-year-olds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traceup.com\/top-soccer-drills-for-10-year-olds","title":{"rendered":"Top Soccer Drills for 10 Year Old Players"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>\n<p>Soccer tends to get a little more serious around age 10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s when \u201cSelect\u201d soccer starts, introducing tryouts and traveling alongside a new 9v9 format. It\u2019s often when kids are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotspurs-soccer.com\/the-phase-model-foundation-phase-train-to-love-the-game\/\">learning to love <\/a>and understand the game. It\u2019s also the perfect age for young players to really focus on cementing their soccer skills.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though many players may start even younger, with these <a href=\"https:\/\/traceup.com\/soccer-drills-for-5-year-olds\">simple soccer drills for 5 year olds<\/a>, they often aren\u2019t ready for more complex skills and ideas until around age 10. Those skills and ideas can be hard to teach in a digestible way, especially given a wide variation in development and maturity in 10 year old soccer players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why we\u2019re here: to help coaches make soccer fun, engaging and understandable for young players with these top soccer drills for 10 year olds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cf-cta-snippet cta148012\" data-website-id=\"44235\" data-cta-id=\"148012\"><\/div>\n<script>\nif (!window.convertflow) {\n  var script = document.createElement(\"script\"); \n  script.async = true;\n  script.src = \"https:\/\/js.convertflow.co\/production\/websites\/44235.js\"; \n  document.body.appendChild(script); \n};\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#warmup\">Best Warmup Drills for 10 Year Olds<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#technical\">Best Technical Drills for 10 Year Olds<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#passing\">Best Passing Drills for 10 Year Olds<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#attacking\">Best Attacking Drills for 10 Year Olds<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#defensive\">Best Defensive Drills for 10 Year Olds<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"warmup\">Best Warmup Soccer Drills for 10 Year Olds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At this age, it\u2019s important to keep players interested from the get-go. Traditional line-based, dynamic warmups just don\u2019t do that. That\u2019s why we like to keep things light and fun at the beginning of practice with these fun, competitive and collaborative warmup soccer drills for 10 year olds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One favorite is this Rubix Cube cognitive warmup game from our friends over at <a href=\"https:\/\/footballdna.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Football DNA<\/a>. Players have to remember a pattern, and work together with teammates to recreate that pattern by swapping cones. You can play with or without a soccer ball.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83c\udd93Fun Warm-Up! Rubix Cube Game.<br><br>\ud83e\udde0\ud83d\udccb Challenge your players&#39; mind with this cognitive game plus the ability to dribble and control the ball under pressure.<br><br>Check out more \ud83d\udc47<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/GXqvLna3L4\">https:\/\/t.co\/GXqvLna3L4<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/3GnL0OVBx8\">pic.twitter.com\/3GnL0OVBx8<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Football DNA (@footballdna_) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/footballdna_\/status\/1487516386301779968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 29, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You could also play this fun teamwork-based relay race, which also helps develop players\u2019 speed and agility. Tons of great variations can boost players\u2019 coordination and ball skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\u26bd\ud83c\udfc6 Speed &amp; Agility Teamwork Game\u2060<br><br>Check it out in full here \ud83d\udc47<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/FBUKKbLMLH\">https:\/\/t.co\/FBUKKbLMLH<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/7K7MuGVjBe\">pic.twitter.com\/7K7MuGVjBe<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Football DNA (@footballdna_) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/footballdna_\/status\/1474108111875149830?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 23, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"technical\">Best Technical Soccer Drills for 10 Year Olds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Technical development should be the top priority at this age. No matter your team\u2019s experience and skill level, it\u2019s important to dedicate time to mastering the basics. This is a good video showing some of the fundamental skills a 10 year old soccer player should be developing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Youth Soccer U10 Footwork Drills\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OsgbY60vueA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>But we all know that players of <em>any <\/em>age will get bored of simple cone-based drills. It\u2019s important to add some variation and excitement to your practices. One great way to do that is by introducing an element of competition, as in this terrific drill for fast dribbling, ball control and teamwork. This fun game can be modified to help players practice their footwork: add a cone for moves to beat a player, introduce new types of turns to change direction, or even require that players only use their left foot!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\u26bd\ud83d\udccb Fast Dribble &amp; Ball Control Teamwork Game<br><br>\u2705 Two equal teams<br>\u2705 360 movement<br>\u2705 To progress the ball is introduced<br><br>Watch this full practice here for free! \ud83d\udc47<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/C7Qwa8hhPa\">https:\/\/t.co\/C7Qwa8hhPa<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/kOt1FQYLHe\">pic.twitter.com\/kOt1FQYLHe<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Football DNA (@footballdna_) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/footballdna_\/status\/1476282462623965184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 29, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"passing\">Best Passing Soccer Drills for 10 Year Olds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As young players move into playing 9v9, passing becomes more important to their individual and team success. It\u2019s important that coaches emphasize clean technique when passing the ball, but also that they introduce the importance of creating passing angles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The global go-to favorite passing drill is the Rondo. There are lots of ways to do them wrong, and lots of ways to do them right. To learn the difference and maximize their impact, check out our piece on the <a href=\"https:\/\/traceup.com\/trace-toolkit-the-art-of-the-rondo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Art of the Rondo<\/a> for more information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udccb\ud83d\udd0a Breaking the Box! Creating passing lanes to receive the ball and play through!<br>\u2060<br>More grassroots video coaching content right here\ud83d\udc47\u2060<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/GXqvLna3L4\">https:\/\/t.co\/GXqvLna3L4<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/NUszWaDixj\">pic.twitter.com\/NUszWaDixj<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Football DNA (@footballdna_) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/footballdna_\/status\/1479543856005894149?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 7, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"attacking\">Best Attacking Soccer Drills for 10 Year Olds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Basically every 10 year old soccer player ever just wants one thing: to score goals. That excitement and passion should be encouraged! Goalscoring should be central to every practice in this age group \u2014&nbsp;but that doesn\u2019t mean simple, static shooting drills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One classic is this awesome Trio Attacking Inside the Box drill for 10 year olds, which pits three attackers up against two defenders. This gives players the opportunity to shoot and score, while also teaching vital lessons about spreading out and making the right decisions with the ball.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Trio Attacking! 3\ufe0f\u20e3\u26bd\ufe0f\ud83e\udd45<br><br>Check out this <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/footballdna_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@footballdna_<\/a> wave practice helping players develop their movement &amp; decision making in a 3\ufe0f\u20e3v2\ufe0f\u20e3 situation.<br><br>\u25feQuick decision making\ud83e\udde0<br>\u25feExploit the overload\ud83d\udd25<br>\u25feClinical finishing\ud83d\ude80<br><br>\ud83d\udc47\ud83c\udffb\u26bd\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/r801SFuuhU\">https:\/\/t.co\/r801SFuuhU<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Paul Barry (@PBazza07) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PBazza07\/status\/1481942843845451777?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 14, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps our favorite attacking drill (for any age group) is the fast-paced and action-packed Flying Changes goalscoring game. You can check that out in detail at our <a href=\"https:\/\/traceup.com\/trace-toolkit-soccer-shooting-drills\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trace Guide to Shooting Drills<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"defensive\">Best Defensive Soccer Drills for 10 Year Olds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The emphasis for young players tends to be on footwork and shooting skills, but good defense is important at any and every age. The key is to be a little sneaky about it: every opportunity for one player to attack is also an opportunity for a player to defend.&nbsp;And there&#8217;s no better way to incorporate principles of good defense (<em>and <\/em>good attacking) than with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.soccertoday.com\/1-v-1-the-all-important-battle-in-soccer\/?cn-reloaded=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1v1 drills<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two fun 1v1 soccer drills are shown below, courtesy of The Coaching Manual. One includes shooting on a big goal, while the other two use small pop-up goals. Another possibility is a simple, small-sided 1v1 competition between two teams, with rotating 1v1 matchups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Soccer Drill: 1v1\/2v1 Attacking Skill Practice\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wtisxXyNBVQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Soccer Coaching Attacking Drill: Attacking 1v1\/2v1\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jD4-wRnxK98?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that players want to be competitive. They want to score goals. So let them! Harness that excitement, and use your influence as a coach to shift the focus towards good defense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever the focus of your session, use these soccer drills for 10 year olds to make every practice fun and to keep players invested in and excited about their own development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"playersandteams\">This is also a fine time to begin using game film as a resource to foster growth and self-understanding. With fun, bite-sized videos tailored to individual players, Trace helps players actively engage with their learning process by allowing them to see their own skills in action. Check out the link below for some advice on how to maximize the impact of Trace for young players and teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cf-cta-snippet cta146805\" data-website-id=\"44235\" data-cta-id=\"146805\"><\/div> <script> if (!window.convertflow) { var script = document.createElement(\"script\"); script.async = true; script.src = \"https:\/\/js.convertflow.co\/production\/websites\/44235.js\"; document.body.appendChild(script); }; <\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These soccer drills for 10 year olds teach young players to love the game &#038; develop skills in a fun way.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":155722391,"featured_media":27512,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[703414511],"tags":[703414597,703414574,703414590],"table_tags":[],"class_list":["post-20119","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-player-development","tag-10-year-olds","tag-drills","tag-soccer-drills"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/traceup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/10-year-old-soccer-drills.webp?fit=3496%2C2331&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/traceup.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20119","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/traceup.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/traceup.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/traceup.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/155722391"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/traceup.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20119"}],"version-history":[{"count":41,"href":"https:\/\/traceup.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20119\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":33700,"href":"https:\/\/traceup.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20119\/revisions\/33700"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/traceup.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/27512"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/traceup.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20119"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/traceup.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20119"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/traceup.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20119"},{"taxonomy":"table_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/traceup.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/table_tags?post=20119"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}