One of the most basic soccer drills with a partner is the direct shot on goal.  The simplest way to do this drill is to have one player post up at the top of the box, and lay off the ball to the right or left of the goal.  The shooter should target the right or left side of the goal away from the goalkeeper.  As your aim and skill improves be more aggressive in refining your aim to the upper a...

Here is a fun drill that two players can use to help improve their speed, accuracy and touch on a running volley in front of the goal.  Player A feeds the ball to Player B who then tosses the ball over player A’s head.  Player A then strikes the ball aiming for one of the two sides of the goal.  Rotate positions and refine you accuracy for the shot on goal. ...

Training with 2 vs 1 drills can bring out the best in your ability to control the ball.  The goal with this drill is to make 10 passes between two players.  This drill uses 1 defender.  The key is to stay wide, create space and limit your touches to one or two.  Work as a team! ...

The best moves are soccer skills that change the direction of the ball and throw defenders off balance allowing you a lane to push past them and create space to pass or shoot the ball on goal.  Check out this video from Nike that demonstrates how Aguero schools his opponents on the soccer field. How do you think this will allow you to excel on the field? ...

Controlling the soccer ball is important to be successful on the field.  This video details a simple drill that you can practice in your back yard or with your team.   Set up a square about 10 yards square and practice juggling the ball a few times then kicking the ball up high.  Use one touch to regain control of the ball and continue to dribble and juggle and repeat the drill. ...

Set up a square 10 x 10 as your control zone.   Start with your back to the goal and begin juggling the soccer ball three or four times.  Kick the ball high then use one touch to move the ball into shooting position.  Make sure that you stay in the control zone.  Shoot the ball on goal.  As you get comfortable with the one touch tap into shooting position pick your corner and try to make yo...

This video will highlight skills to practice to learn better control passing and ball handling.   The first example shows two players in two squares about 20 yards apart.   It is important to have a clean first touch to trap the ball.  The second touch is to return a controlled pass to your teammate.  A good trap and a firm accurate pass ensure that your teammate can control the ball a...