Under 8 Soccer Drills, Games, and Exercises

Quality age-appropriate soccer drills for kids in the U8, Under 8, 8 and Under age group.

Under 8 Soccer Drills Games and Exercises

Soccer drills for kids ages 8 and under focus on enhancing fundamental skills and introducing more structured gameplay concepts. This page provides fun and challenging drills that improve dribbling, passing, and decision-making in a positive environment.

Age-Specific Drills

Extreme Tag Soccer Game EASY

Extreme Tag Soccer Game

The Extreme Tag soccer game is a fun soccer drill that focuses on young soccer players dribbling skills and aids in player awareness. It is a great drill that causes players to change directions quickly to find space to avoid being tagged. 

4-8 yrs. 4+ players 10 mins. 20X20 yds. GK: no
4.14 159,847 Chris Johnson
Soccer Ball Smash EASY

Soccer Ball Smash

The Soccer Ball Smash soccer passing drill will focus on the player who is just learning to pass, as this drill will focus on passing accuracy.

4-8 yrs. 4+ players 10 mins. HALF FIELD yds. GK: no
4.11 166,399 Chris Johnson
Four-Corner Shielding Drill MEDIUM

Four-Corner Shielding Drill

This is a great drill for teaching the basics of shielding as it focuses on positioning your body between the ball and the defender to protect the ball.

8+ yrs. 5+ players 15 mins. 12X12 yds. GK: no
4.11 40,266 Chris Johnson
The Numbers Game MEDIUM

The Numbers Game

The Numbers Game soccer drill focuses on the 1v1 situational play for younger players. This  1v1 drill works on all dynamics of this game such as dribbling, shooting, shielding, turning and beating an opponent.

4-14 yrs. 8+ players 20 mins. 15X20 yds. GK: no
Soccer Dribbling and Juggling Warm-up MEDIUM

Soccer Dribbling and Juggling Warm-up

This soccer drill is a great warm-up drill that allows players to work on touching the ball with all parts of the foot. If you want to improve players footwork and dribbling skills, this is an excellent start to each practice.

8-14 yrs. 5+ players 15 mins. 20X20 yds. GK: no
4.1 268,966 Chris Johnson
HItters and Dodgers EASY

HItters and Dodgers

The hitters and dodgers soccer drill is a great warm-up and exercise for younger players under 5 through under 9. This soccer drill is excellent for teaching players to dribble and then getting their heads up to make a pass. This soccer drill is so much fun, and the younger players love this game.

4-10 yrs. 4+ players 10 mins. 15X15 yds. GK: no
4.06 266,332 Chris Johnson
Shadow Dribbling EASY

Shadow Dribbling

This shadow soccer dribbling drill uses partners who do not attempt to gain possession of the ball but adds extra pressure as they follow the dribbler around and tries to imitate the lead dribblers every move.

4-8 yrs. 6+ players 10 mins. 20X20 yds. GK: no
4.05 84,559 Chris Johnson