Here you'll find defensive soccer drills and plays for soccer teams and players of all ages. They are categorized to the left by beginner, intermediate and advanced drill levels. These defensive drills & plays will improve you or your soccer team's defensive techniques, quickness and field awareness. Check the drills & plays out, share them with your friends & teams and tell us what you think. We always welcome suggestions of soccer drills to add.

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  1. Snap Shot
    6245 views

    In this attacking soccer drill, time favors the defense, so soccer strikers must take their shots without delay. Watching ...

  2. The Quads Drill
    3120 views

    A basic principle of soccer is the need to create width in attack and remain compact in defense. This practice soccer dril...

  3. The Numbers Game
    3155 views

    This is a very versatile soccer drill that can be used to coach a large variety of soccer topics. It can be adapted for ve...

  4. Man Marking
    6102 views

    This ball control soccer drill forces players to constantly be aware of the movement of their opponents and accept respons...

  5. Have A Go!
    1 comment 11726 views

    As the name suggests, this fun kids soccer drill is mainly about encouraging a good attitude toward soccer shooting skills...

  6. End to End
    9150 views

    Most ball control soccer errors occur in a game when players are fatigued and soccer players stop moving to support the so...

  7. Brandi Chastain: How I Prepare for a Game
    3 comments 2716 views

    Getting ready for a game, especially when you're a defender, requires a great deal of physical and emotional preparation.

  8. Playing Against a Strong Offense
    5 comments 8744 views

    Playing against a strong offensive soccer attack requires good teamwork and individual skill to prevent the other team fro...

  9. Brandi Chastain: Handling Pressure
    1 comment 3857 views

    U.S. soccer star Brandi Chastain has played at the highest level and on the biggest stage. Handling pressure on the soccer...

  10. Small Sided Scrimmage Without a Goalie
    1 comment 3089 views

    Nothing beats soccer game experience like a soccer game itself. Scrimmaging is a good soccer drill for Team Attacking and ...