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

Shooting Warmup MEDIUM

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
3.62 105,234 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
3.6 155,597 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
3.54 104,032 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
3.51 129,214 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
3.47 219,004 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
3.38 172,159 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 80,536 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
3.14 78,353 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
3 148,156 Chris Johnson