U15s drills
Football Drills for U15s
985 football drills suitable for U15s, filtered from the full Football Coach Hub library.
U15s can handle detail, repetition and honest feedback. Sessions work best when the theme is clear from the warm up to the final game and when players are asked to solve problems themselves rather than being told where to stand.
Every practice below lists its age band, player numbers, duration, area size, ability level and the kit you need, so you can pick something that fits tonight's U15s session rather than adapting it on the pitch.
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A 15 minute U15 football warm up
U15s can warm up properly and should be able to lead parts of it themselves. Build towards match intensity so the first practice starts at full speed rather than easing into it.
- 1
Player-led movement prep
5 minTwo players lead the group through jogging, dynamic mobility and three build-up runs in a 25-yard channel. Giving them the responsibility is part of the coaching.
- 2
Combination passing
5 minY-shaped pattern with a bounce player: set, spin, play forward, follow your pass. Both sides. Quality of the first touch is the only coaching point.
- 3
Pressing rondo
5 min6v3 in a 15 x 15 square. The three press with triggers: press the poor touch, cut the switch, force play down one side. Whoever loses the ball goes in.
Include short repeated sprints rather than long steady running — it matches the demands of a match and suits this age far better.
Getting real intensity from U15 training drills
At U15 the difference between a good session and a wasted one is tempo. Set the area, the rules and the outcome before they start, then let the practice run and coach individuals inside it.
Keep one theme from the warm up to the final game. Pressing triggers, counter-attacking, finishing first time — pick one and make every block feed it.
- Ask players what they saw before you tell them what you saw.
- Score the practice — games with a scoreline lift intensity instantly.
- Build in ball-based conditioning rather than separate fitness work.
Football training drills for U15s
Picked from the 985 practices in the library that list Under 15 as a suitable age group.
- Age band
- Under 7 to Adults
- Players
- 1-2
- Time
- 10 min
- Area
- 15 x 10 yards
- Kit
- Balls, Cones, Ladder
- Focus
- Warm Up
1-to-1 Agility With The Ball
Improve foot speed and change of direction
- Age band
- Under 5 to Adults
- Players
- 1-2
- Time
- 14 min
- Area
- 15 x 10 yards
- Kit
- Balls, Cones, Mini Goals
- Focus
- Skill Practice
1-to-1 Attacking Duels
Beat an opponent one against one
- Age band
- Under 5 to Adults
- Players
- 1-2
- Time
- 15 min
- Area
- 8 x 8 yards
- Kit
- Balls, Cones
- Focus
- Technical Practice
1-to-1 Ball Mastery Clinic
Master a bank of moves through repetition
- Age band
- Under 5 to Adults
- Players
- 1-2
- Time
- 14 min
- Area
- 15 x 10 yards
- Kit
- Balls, Cones
- Focus
- Skill Practice
1-to-1 Defending Technique
Individual defending shape and footwork
- Age band
- Under 8 to Adults
- Players
- 1-2
- Time
- 15 min
- Area
- Half of the penalty area
- Kit
- Balls, Cones, Mini Goals
- Focus
- Skill Practice
1-to-1 Finishing Session
Groove a repeatable finishing technique
- Age band
- Under 7 to Adults
- Players
- 1-2
- Time
- 15 min
- Area
- 10 x 8 yards
- Kit
- Balls, Cones, Rebound Boards
- Focus
- Technical Practice
1-to-1 First Touch Wall Work
Take a directional first touch under time pressure
- Age band
- Under 8 to Adults
- Players
- 1-2
- Time
- 15 min
- Area
- Goal area
- Kit
- Balls, Cones, Full Goals
- Focus
- Technical Practice
1-to-1 Goalkeeper Handling
Sharpen handling and set position
- Age band
- Under 5 to Adults
- Players
- 1-2
- Time
- 14 min
- Area
- 12 x 8 yards
- Kit
- Balls, Cones, Rebound Boards
- Focus
- Technical Practice
1-to-1 Passing & Receiving Wall Work
High volume of passes and first touches alone or in a pair
- Age band
- Under 8 to Adults
- Players
- 1-2
- Time
- 20 min
- Area
- 25 x 15 yards
- Kit
- Balls, Cones, Mini Goals
- Focus
- Technical Practice
1-to-1 Shooting Technique Session
Groove a clean laces strike with both feet
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Every drill page has the full set-up, step-by-step instructions, coaching points and progressions.
- 1v1 Arrival Box — dribbling drill, 14 min, Under 8 to Adults
- 1v1 Channel Duels — dribbling drill, 15 min, Under 6 to Adults
- 1v1 Defending — defending drill, 15 min, Under 5 to Adults
- 1v1 Defending Duels — defending drill, 15 min, Under 7 to Adults
- 1v1 End Zone Duels — dribbling drill, 15 min, Under 5 to Adults
- 1v1 Gate Attack — dribbling drill, 15 min, Under 5 to Adults
- 2v2 Defending Units — defending drill, 18 min, Under 5 to Adults
- 2v2 Rapid Tournament — small-sided games drill, 20 min, Under 5 to Adults
- 2v2 Recovery Defending — defending drill, 16 min, Under 9 to Adults
- 3v2 Attack To Goal — finishing drill, 20 min, Under 9 to Adults
- 3v2 Attacking Overload — attacking drill, 18 min, Under 8 to Adults
- 3v2 Transition Breaks — transition drill, 18 min, Under 10 to Adults
- 3v3 Continuous Games — small-sided games drill, 20 min, Under 5 to Adults
- 4v2 Rondo Circle — possession drill, 12 min, Under 8 to Adults
- 4v4 To Mini Goals — small-sided games drill, 18 min, Under 6 to Adults
- 4v4 Transition Game — transition drill, 18 min, Under 9 to Adults
- 500 Touches Mastery Circuit — ball mastery drill, 10 min, Under 5 to Adults
- 5v2 Rondo Ladder — possession drill, 12 min, Under 8 to Adults
- 5v5 With Keepers — small-sided games drill, 20 min, Under 8 to Adults
- 6v6 Thirds Conditioned Game — small-sided games drill, 22 min, Under 10 to Adults
- Acceleration Ladders — speed & agility drill, 12 min, Under 5 to Adults
- Acceleration Starts — football fitness drill, 12 min, Under 12 to Adults
- Activation Circuit — warm ups drill, 10 min, Under 5 to Adults
- Aerial Control Practice — receiving drill, 12 min, Under 5 to Adults
- Aerial Control Station — receiving drill, 12 min, Under 8 to Adults
- Aerial Duel Practice — heading drill, 12 min, Under 12 to Adults
- Agility Diamond — speed & agility drill, 12 min, Under 5 to Adults
- Attack v Defend The Box — crossing drill, 18 min, Under 10 to Adults
- Attacking Corner Routines — set pieces drill, 18 min, Under 10 to Adults
- Attacking Corners Practice — set pieces drill, 15 min, Under 10 to Adults
- Attacking Crossing Game — attacking drill, 20 min, Under 10 to Adults
- Attacking Header Finishing — heading drill, 14 min, Under 12 to Adults
- Attacking Headers From Corners — heading drill, 15 min, Under 12 to Adults
- Attacking Overloads 3v2 — attacking drill, 20 min, Under 5 to Adults
- Attacking Shape & Width — team shape drill, 22 min, Under 12 to Adults
- Attacking Throw In Routines — set pieces drill, 15 min, Under 9 to Adults
Ready-made session plans for U15s
- U10 Passing Session Plan (60 Minutes, Free) — passing & receiving, 12 players, 60 minutes
- U8 Dribbling Session Plan (45 Minutes, Free) — dribbling & 1v1, 10 players, 45 minutes
- U12 Defending Session Plan (75 Minutes, Free) — defending & pressing, 14 players, 75 minutes
Coaching articles that help here
- How To Give Better Feedback — Five ways to make your feedback land, stick and actually change what a player does next.
- The Art Of Asking Better Questions — Questions turn players into problem solvers. Here is how to ask ones that get real answers.
- How To Plan A Better Training Session — One theme, four phases and a game at the end — the plan that works for almost every grassroots night.
- Coaching Confidence — Practical ways to feel calmer and more assured on the pitch, even when you're new to it.
Common questions
What should U15 training focus on?
Decision speed under pressure — pressing triggers, counter-attacks, finishing quickly — plus the physical work that supports it.
Can U15s do fitness work?
Yes, with care. Ball-based conditioning and short repeated sprints suit this age better than long steady running.
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