Under 7 Soccer Drills, Games, and Exercises

Quality age-appropriate soccer drills for kids in the U7, Under 7, 7 and Under age group.

Under 7 Soccer Drills Games and Exercises

Soccer drills for kids ages 7 and under aim to build fundamental skills while fostering a love for the game. This page features engaging drills that focus on improving dribbling, passing, and teamwork in a fun and supportive setting.

Age-Specific Drills

The Passing Name Game Warm-up EASY

The Passing Name Game Warm-up

The objective of this soccer drill is to help young players improve the speed of play by thinking a step-ahead of the play.

4-12 yrs. 6+ players 15 mins. 20X20 yds. GK: no
Passing Receiving
4.02 139,327 Chris Johnson
Red Light, Green Light Soccer Drill EASY

Red Light, Green Light Soccer Drill

This soccer dribbling drill, designed for U4, U6, and U8 players, combines fun with skill-building by incorporating a familiar childhood game. It emphasizes close ball control and quick stopping, helping players refine their dribbling precision and responsiveness.

4-8 yrs. 5+ players 10 mins. 20X20 yds. GK: no
Dribbling Warm-up FUN
4.01 249,637 Chris Johnson
Passing Warm-up Drill MEDIUM

Passing Warm-up Drill

This is a passing warm-up drill that is a great start to every practice and before a game. Players will get a lot of touches on the ball and can focus on receiving and passing while getting in a good warm-up.

7+ yrs. 4+ players 15 mins. 20X30 yds. GK: no
Passing Receiving Fitness Warm-up
4 119,132 Chris Johnson
The Greeting Game EASY

The Greeting Game

This soccer drill is specifically designed for younger players (U-6 and U-8). This drill will get the players moving, greeting each other, and a building block to introduce dribbling. Good for Camp activities for the younger players.

4-8 yrs. 5+ players 10 mins. 15X20 yds. GK: no
Dribbling Warm-up FUN
3.94 169,424 Chris Johnson
Dribbling at the Cone EASY

Dribbling at the Cone

The Dribbling at the Cone youth soccer dribbling drill is a good soccer dribbling drill for young soccer players to learn to dribble without opposition. It is a fabulous drill to introduce different fakes and faints to gain an edge on the defender.

4-12 yrs. 2+ players 10 mins. 10X20 yds. GK: no
Dribbling Attacking Warm-up
3.93 96,113 Chris Johnson
Pirate Treasure Dribbling Game MEDIUM

Pirate Treasure Dribbling Game

This soccer dribbling game is designed for young players ages 3-8. The Pirate Treasure Dribbling Game will focus on young players dribbling skills and is great fun for the kids.

4-8 yrs. 6+ players 10 mins. 30X30 yds. GK: no
Dribbling Warm-up FUN
3.91 401,023 Chris Johnson
Knock Out EASY

Knock Out

This drill is a great warm-up drill for dribbling sessions as it focuses on dribbling and ball control, keeping the head up, change of direction and change of pace.

4-12 yrs. 6+ players 15 mins. 20X20 yds. GK: no
Dribbling Possession Warm-up FUN
3.89 124,261 Chris Johnson
Soccer Tag Dribbling Game EASY

Soccer Tag Dribbling Game

Soccer Tag is an excellent soccer drill for young players ages under 5 through under 8. Soccer Tag is a fun soccer drill that allows players to gain confidence on the ball while getting a lot of touches.

4-8 yrs. 5+ players 10 mins. 20X20 yds. GK: no
Dribbling Warm-up FUN
3.88 149,609 Chris Johnson