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

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 70,054 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
3.61 86,974 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
3.6 156,099 Chris Johnson
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
3.57 81,598 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
3.54 104,499 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
3.51 129,465 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
3.47 219,435 Chris Johnson
Snake in the Grass Soccer Game EASY

Snake in the Grass Soccer Game

This is a great soccer game for under 6 and under 8 soccer players. This soccer game is designed to work on young players coordination and body movements.

4-8 yrs. 6+ players 10 mins. 15X15 yds. GK: no
3.38 172,519 Chris Johnson
Monster Turns EASY

Monster Turns

This fun youth soccer drill focuses on the U6 and U8 players dribbling skills. The added pressure allows the players to turn away from pressure while remaining in control of the ball.

4-8 yrs. 5+ players 10 mins. 20X25 yds. GK: no
3.36 80,848 Chris Johnson
Zig-Zag Dribbling Drill EASY

Zig-Zag Dribbling Drill

The Zig-Zag soccer dribbling drill focuses on dribbling with speed with the inside, the outside, and the bottom of the foot.

4-12 yrs. 4+ players 15 mins. 20X20 yds. GK: no
3.17 78,797 Chris Johnson
T-Cone Dribbling Drill EASY

T-Cone Dribbling Drill

The T-Cone soccer dribbling drill is a great drill to focus on dribbling with speed, controlled touches, turns, and fitness.

7+ yrs. 2+ players 10 mins. 10X10 yds. GK: no
3 148,566 Chris Johnson