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4v1 Rondo
This rondo variation is geared for younger player or players you are just introducing to the rondo training.
8+ yrs.
5+ players
20 mins.
10X10 yds.
GK: no
Under 8 Soccer Drills, Games, and Exercises
Quality age-appropriate soccer drills for kids in the U8, Under 8, 8 and Under age group.
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
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Shooting Warmup
This shooting warm-up drill will focus on long-range passing, accuracy, and finishing. It can also be used as a fitness exercise by manipulating the numbers.
8+ yrs.
3+ players
15 mins.
20X40 yds.
GK: no
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Line Passing Overlap Warm-up
This passing and overlapping warm-up soccer drill will help perfect the introduction of overlapping runs, playing off the pass, as well as teamwork through communication.
8-14 yrs.
4+ players
10 mins.
HALF FIELD yds.
GK: no
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
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
EASY
Inside of the Foot Passing Warm-up
This passing warm-up drill will focus on accuracy when passing with the inside of the foot.
8+ yrs.
5+ players
15 mins.
10X20 yds.
GK: no
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
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
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
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
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
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1 on 1 (1v1) Soccer Progression
This one-on-one (1v1)progression will focus on required dribbling skills, body feints, and the required burst of speed to beat a defender.
4-16 yrs.
2+ players
15 mins.
15X25 yds.
GK: no
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