Top Movement Off the Ball Soccer Drills for Players

Getting your players to actually use movement off the ball soccer drills during practice is the fastest way to stop them from ball-watching and start them playing like a real team. Let's be honest, we've all seen it: one kid has the ball, and the other nine teammates are just standing there, feet glued to the grass, waiting for something to happen. It drives coaches crazy. But you can't just yell "move!" and expect them to know where to go. You have to train those instincts until they become second nature. ...

February 15, 2026 · 7 min · Tyra Bouras