Under 9 Soccer Drills, Games, and Exercises
Quality age-specific soccer drills for kids in the U9, Under 9, 9 and Under age group.
2v2+1 (2 vs. 2 plus target attacker)
This 2v2+1 soccer drill is a great situational game that allows you to focus on number’s up attacking situations or number’s down defending situations.
Crossing/Finishing Drill
This crossing and finishing drill focuses on attacking within the 18 yard box. This drills primary focus is crossing, shooting, and heading.
Triangle Goal Game
The Triangle Goal Soccer Game will focus on all aspects of the game such as passing, moving, and finishing.
Crossing, Finishing, Shooting Drill
This crossing, finishing soccer drill is all about scoring goals. This drill is a great training tool to perfect crossing, finishing, and heading in soccer.
4v4 Zone Game
This 4v4 soccer drill helps players keep possession for a purpose. It also focuses on short and long passing combinations.
Goalkeeper Warm-up Drill
This is a great soccer goalkeeper warm-up drill. This is a great warm-up to add to the pregame warm-up.
2v2 Dribbling to Beat the Defender
This 2vs2 soccer dribbling drill helps players recognize when to dribble, pass, or get off a shot once the first defender is beaten.
Combination Play with Crossing and Finishing
This combination crossing and finishing drill is a great cross and finish drill that allows you to focus on a short build-up, combination play, timing of runs, and crossing and finishing.
Figure Eight Dribbling Drill
The Figure Eight soccer dribbling drill is a good change to weaving in and out of cones and is great for dribbling with the inside and outside of the foot.
Trapping and Control with No Opposition
This soccer skills drill aims to practice trapping and control with the foot, chest, and thigh.