Lesson Plan

Soccer Skills Lesson Plan

Students will develop and demonstrate fundamental soccer skills—accurate passing, effective dribbling, and controlled shooting—and apply them in a small-sided game to boost teamwork and confidence.

Mastering core techniques lays the foundation for success in soccer, promotes physical fitness, teamwork, and builds students’ self-esteem through fun, active engagement.

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Prep

Equipment Setup & Review

5 minutes

Step 1

Dynamic Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

Passing Drill

7 minutes

Step 3

Dribbling Drill

6 minutes

Step 4

Shooting Drill

6 minutes

Step 5

Small-Sided Game

5 minutes

Step 6

Cool-Down & Reflection

1 minute

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Pass, Dribble, Score!

Welcome everyone! Today’s soccer lesson is called ‘Pass, Dribble, Score!’. I’ll introduce our goals and outline the flow of the session. Get students excited about learning fundamental skills.

Lesson Objectives

Read through each objective with the class. Ask if anyone has set personal goals related to these skills.

Why These Skills Matter

Explain how mastering these skills supports overall fitness, coordination, and positive team interactions.

Equipment Needed

Show each piece of equipment, confirm pairs have balls, cones are set, goals are positioned, and pinnies are distributed.

Dynamic Warm-Up (5 min)

Lead the group in a controlled warm-up. Model each stretch and emphasize safety.

Passing Drill (7 min)

Demonstrate the inside-of-foot pass. Circulate and give feedback on body position, plant foot placement, and follow-through.

Dribbling Drill (6 min)

Set up the cone line ahead of time. Encourage students to keep their head up and use alternating feet.

Shooting Drill (6 min)

Show proper shooting stance and follow-through. Emphasize retrieving balls quickly to maximize reps.

Small-Sided Game (5 min)

Divide into teams and assign pinnies. Encourage application of passing, dribbling, and shooting under game conditions. Offer in-game coaching.

Cool-Down & Reflection (1 min)

Lead students in a brief cool-down and reflection circle. Prompt sharing of personal goals for improvement next time.

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Pass, Dribble, Score!

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