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Frogger - Youth Dribbling Drill

Drill Quick Glance
Age: 4-8 Field: 20X30
Players: 5+ Focus: DRIBBLING
Difficulty: EASY Time: 10 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 3.84 / 5 Views: 113,204
Published: 12/29/2005 Author: Chris Johnson
Drill Objective

This youth dribbling drill, "Frogger," is perfect for U6 and U8 soccer players, focusing on building confidence and improving dribbling skills under minimal pressure. This fun and engaging activity helps young players develop control and technique in a supportive environment.

Fun soccer dribbling drill that assists the younger player with dribbling under minimal pressure.
Drill setup
  1. Build a grid 20X30 (may adjust if too large or small).
  2. Every player in the grid with a ball except for 2 players.
  3. These 2 players are the FROGS.
Drill Instructions
  1. All of the players start on one side of the grid and try to make it to the other side.
  2. The two FROGS must hop and try to tag the other players as they try to get to the other side.
  3. When a player is tagged, they both become a frog.
  4. Play continues until only 2 players are left, who become the frogs for the next game.
Drill Variations

N/A

Drill Coaching Points
  • Start getting the players dribbling to get their heads up to avoid the frogs.
  • Keep the ball close and in control.
Drill Equipment Drill Ages Drill Topic
Soccer Drill Titled: Frogger - Youth Dribbling Drill
Tagged:
  • FROGGER - U6
  • U7
  • AND U8 FUN SOCCER DRIBBLING DRILL
Published by: Chris Johnson

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