Football drills
Free · No sign-up · With diagrams
The drills from the blog’s training sessions, with diagrams, on one page: filter by age group, objective, the number of players you have and the space, and open each one in the tactics board to adapt it to your session. Every three days, a new drill from the Coaching Notebooks books is added.
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5v5 possession with acceleration lanes
8–12 players · 30×35 m · 18 min · high intensity
5v5 possession with side lanes entered only at a sprint, scoring by receiving out of the lane; works on runs in behind and timing the pass.
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Mobility and 5v2 rondo
7–21 players · groups of 7 · 12×12 m · 12 min · medium intensity
Five outside players keep the ball from two defenders in a 12×12 m grid, scoring when a pass splits the pair.
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4v4 plus 4 for width and depth
12 players · 28×30 m · 10 min · medium intensity
Two teams of four keep the ball inside a 30×28 m area with four outside players on the sides helping the team in possession.
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4v4 plus 3 possession
11 players · 26×30 m · 18 min · high intensity
Two teams of four keep the ball with three neutrals (one inside, two on the end lines) in a 30×26 m area at high intensity.
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Rondo 5v2
7–21 players · groups of 7 · 12×12 m · 6 min · medium intensity
Five players around a grid keep the ball from two defenders inside, moving along the edge to create passing angles.
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Positional rondo 4+2 v 3
9–18 players · groups of 9 · 18×20 m · 11 min · medium intensity
Four side players and two central players keep the ball against three pressers in 20×18 m, scoring by switching sides through a central player.
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Positional rondo 3v3+3
9–18 players · groups of 9 · 25×30 m · 18 min · medium intensity
Two teams of three plus three neutrals (one at each end, one central) in 30×25 m; losing the ball triggers a 5-second counter-press.
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3v1 rondos in four grids
4–16 players · groups of 4 · 8×8 m · 15 min · medium intensity
Groups of four play 3v1 rondos in 8×8 m grids, progressing from free touches to two-touch and a competitive round.
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3v3+2 possession box
8–16 players · groups of 8 · 15×20 m · 18 min · medium intensity
A 3v3 inside a 20×15 m box with two end neutrals; teams score by moving the ball from one neutral to the other.
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Transition rondo
6–18 players · groups of 6 · 12×12 m · 8 min · medium intensity
Four keep the ball against two in a 12×12 m box; on a regain the two try to escape through a gate while the losers counter-press.
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5v5 plus 2 with a counter-press bonus
12 players · 35×36 m · 18 min · high intensity
Two teams of five plus two side neutrals in 35×36 m score by dribbling over the end line or 10 passes, with a bonus for 5-second regains.
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3v1 support rondo
4–12 players · groups of 4 · 10×10 m · 14 min · medium intensity
Three attackers keep the ball from one defender in a 10×10 m box, always supporting on the sides next to the ball carrier.
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Positional game 7v7 plus 3
17 players · 44×50 m · 26 min · medium intensity
Two teams of seven plus three neutrals in 50×44 m split into five lanes, scoring by receiving in a half-space and playing forward.
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4v4+2 possession box
10–20 players · groups of 10 · 20×25 m · 14 min · high intensity
Two teams of four plus two end neutrals keep the ball in 25×20 m, scoring by 8 passes or an end-to-end pass between the neutrals.
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7v7 with goalkeepers
14–18 players · 35×50 m · 16 min · medium intensity
A 7v7 with goalkeepers on 50×35 m, both teams in a 2-3-1, where a goal after playing through the middle third counts double.
How to use the library
Pick the age group and the objective of the session and enter how many players you have: the list only shows the drills that fit, including those run in parallel groups. Each card shows the space, duration and intensity, and opens the full drill sheet.
From diagram to session
"Open in the tactics board" opens the diagram with the same players, cones, mini goals and zones, named after the drill. Change what you need and send the link to your coaches on WhatsApp, no account needed.
Frequently asked questions
Are the drills free?
Yes. The library, the tactics board and the blog sessions are free and need no sign-up.
Where do the drills come from?
From the training sessions on the DorsalCUP blog. Each drill sheet links to the section of the article where the drill is explained, with the context of the session.
Can I share a search or my favourites?
Yes. The filters are kept in the page address and favourites are shared with a link: whoever opens it sees the same drills, no account needed.