Under 6 Soccer Drills, Games, and Exercises

Quality age-appropriate soccer drills for kids in the U6, Under 6, 6 and Under age group.

Under 6 Soccer Drills Games and Exercises

Soccer drills for kids ages 6 and under focus on developing fundamental skills while keeping the game fun and engaging. This page provides drills designed to improve basic dribbling, passing, and coordination in a positive and encouraging environment.

Age-Specific Drills

Criss-Cross Dribbling Game EASY

Criss-Cross Dribbling Game

The Criss-Cross dribbling drill focuses on the younger player. This dribbling drill assists players play with speed while keeping their heads up. Be warned, this drill can be dangerous for players who have a tendency of dribbling with their head down.

4-12 yrs. 12+ players 15 mins. 30X30 yds. GK: no
3.82 81,347 Chris Johnson
Alien Tag Soccer Game EASY

Alien Tag Soccer Game

This is a fun game for 3 through 6 year-olds. This will focus on agility, vision, and awareness, but best of all, it's fun.

4-8 yrs. 6+ players 10 mins. 20X20 yds. GK: no
3.8 350,131 Chris Johnson
Coach's Revenge EASY

Coach's Revenge

This drill is a fun soccer drill. It will focus a bit on young players' agility while dodging balls kicked at them and is a great ice breaker or a fun warm-up game at the beginning of practice.

4-8 yrs. 4+ players 10 mins. 25X30 yds. GK: no
3.79 279,825 Chris Johnson
Partner Pass and Move Soccer Warm-up EASY

Partner Pass and Move Soccer Warm-up

This soccer passing drill will help you focus and teach a young player how to pass with the correct surface on the foot, how to receive a ball and move after receiving the pass.

6-14 yrs. 4+ players 10 mins. 20X20 yds. GK: no
3.76 86,656 Chris Johnson
Body Parts Warm-up Game EASY

Body Parts Warm-up Game

This fun soccer dribbling drill focuses on the younger player's dribbling skills, and the ability to listen to directions and think quick on their feet while holding the ball close. This drill is an excellent dribbling warm-up exercise for Under 4, Under 5, and Under 6 soccer players.

4-8 yrs. 4+ players 10 mins. 15X15 yds. GK: no
3.7 91,552 Chris Johnson
1v1 1st Attacker Dribbling Without Opposition EASY

1v1 1st Attacker Dribbling Without Opposition

This 1v1 dribbling exercise allows coaches to focus on the 1st attacker's ability to beat the defender on the dribble. In this soccer drill, the coach should focus on the attacker's approach, make sure the attacker has a change in direction, and finish with a burst of speed (change of pace). This drill helps beginners get a feel for moving around defenders.

4+ yrs. 4+ players 15 mins. 30X30 yds. GK: no
3.68 69,822 Chris Johnson
Fun Soccer Dribbling Warm-up EASY

Fun Soccer Dribbling Warm-up

This is a fun soccer dribbling warm-up game that is an excellent ice-breaker at the beginning of the season or the beginning of a camp to get the kids warmed up with a light, fun dribbling game. These exercises might are a bit advanced for the beginner soccer player.

4-12 yrs. 4+ players 10 mins. 20X20 yds. GK: no
3.6 155,682 Chris Johnson
Instep Shooting Drill EASY

Instep Shooting Drill

This soccer shooting drill focuses on the instep drive. This shooting technique is an essential method of striking a ball when shooting. The instep drive hits the shot with the foot's shoelace with the toe pointed down and the ankle locked.

4-10 yrs. 4+ players 20 mins. 25X25 yds. GK: no
3.54 104,091 Chris Johnson
The Soccer Gauntlet EASY

The Soccer Gauntlet

The primary focus of THE SOCCER GAUNTLET is centered around proper dribbling technique in traffic which requires vision and awareness.

4-10 yrs. 5+ players 15 mins. 15X20 yds. GK: no
3.51 129,243 Chris Johnson
Catch Me If You Can EASY

Catch Me If You Can

The soccer dribbling drill is a fun and competitive exercise that focuses on dribbling with speed.

4-12 yrs. 2+ players 10 mins. 10X10 yds. GK: no
3.47 219,076 Chris Johnson