Soccer Training Tips for solo soccer players

Good soccer drills to do alone

Practice staying off your heels. Set up cones on the field and dribble between them without ever letting your heels touch the ground. Staying on the balls of your feet can make you a more agile and explosive player. It will be exhausting at first, but ultimately beneficial.

Every soccer player loves to practice the finesse of juggling the ball, but don’t get too comfortable. Don’t rely on the tops of your feet and thighs. Instead, remain creative and use everything except your hands. You’ll drop the ball more often at first, but it will eventually make you a more versatile player.

Players are aware of the need to run and train their feet. But great soccer players also have the explosive strength necessary to leap high and shoot hard. Olympic weight training doesn’t always address the strength concerns unique to soccer. A better alternative can be iso-kinetic workouts that strengthen the body in more athletic ways. Under the advisement of an expert, the use of kettlebells, sandbags, and exercise balls can build lean athletic muscles.

Time yourself. A good way to measure your individual progress is to race against yourself. See how fast you can dribble through cones, cross the pitch, score on the goal a set number of times or any other solo soccer drills. Set aggressive goals for yourself but keep track of even your worst performances. Watching your individual progress will keep you motivated to practice on your own.

Remember that every great soccer player has spent countless hours practicing on their own. That time when your friends and teammates are ready to call it a day is exactly when you can go the extra mile and become the better player.
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