Under 9 Soccer Drills, Games, and Exercises

Quality age-appropriate soccer drills for kids in the U9, Under 9, 9 and Under age group.

Soccer drills for kids ages 9 and under emphasize skill development and game awareness through fun and engaging activities. This page offers drills designed to improve ball control, passing accuracy, and teamwork in a supportive learning environment.

Age-Specific Drills

EASY

Four Corners Aggressiveness and Fitness Drill

This soccer drill focuses on aggressiveness in winning 50/50 balls and fitness. This drill will be more beneficial for players under 8 and older.

4+ yrs. 8+ players 15 mins. 20X20 yds. GK: no

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MEDIUM

Speed of Play Warm-up

This soccer drill is a great warm-up to sessions relating to the speed of play in a soccer game. Players must have a good grasp of necessary passing and receiving skills to execute this soccer drill successfully.

9+ yrs. 12 players 20 mins. 30X40 yds. GK: no

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MEDIUM

Winger Taking on Outside Fullback

This dribbling game focuses on the winger players taking on the outside fullbacks in the offensive third of the field.

9+ yrs. 14+ players 20 mins. HALF FIELD yds. GK: yes

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MEDIUM

Flighted Balls in the 18

This soccer drill is designed to focus on chipping, trapping and shooting inside the 18. If you need your team to feel more comfortable inside the penalty box, you have to practice there.

9+ yrs. 6+ players 20 mins. 20X40 yds. GK: yes

4.08 164,659 Chris Johnson

EASY

Cross - Finish Under Pressure

This crossing and finishing drill is excellent for focusing on crossing and finishing under pressure. It is also a great drill to improve the player's fitness level.

9+ yrs. 6+ players 15 mins. HALF FIELD yds. GK: yes

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MEDIUM

Receiving the Ball with Back to Goal

This soccer receiving drill will focus on chest, thigh, and fast traps and control. This receiving exercise teaches players to turn, shield, or play the way they face when their back is to the goal.

9+ yrs. 4+ players 15 mins. 20X30 yds. GK: yes

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EASY

Goalkeeper - Down Up Drill

This goalkeeper drill focuses on helping the goalkeeper get up quickly from the ground and get set for a shot.

9+ yrs. 1-2 players 10 mins. PENALTY AREA yds. GK: yes

4.07 123,326 Chris Johnson

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

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MEDIUM

2v2 Challenge

This 2v2 soccer drill focuses on putting players in 2 vs. 2 situations while attacking the goal. The dynamics of the games works on transitioning, and fitness demands on the players can be intense at times.

9+ yrs. 8+ players 20 mins. 25X30 yds. GK: yes

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MEDIUM

Accuracy Passing Under Pressure

This drill focuses on accurately passing under pressure, agility, and fitness.

9+ yrs. 6 players 10 mins. 20X20 yds. GK: no

4.06 217,605 Chris Johnson

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

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MEDIUM

1v1 Transition Drill

This dynamic game will allow you to focus on the transition from offense to defense. This soccer transitional drill is designed to be played at a quick pace.

9+ yrs. 6+ players 20 mins. 15X20 yds. GK: no

4.06 141,708 Chris Johnson