Soccer Warm up Drills

For soccer warm up drills, warm up drills for kids and youth soccer warm ups, check out our age and topic specific drills for kids of all ages.

soccer warm up drills kids warmup drills youth soccer warm up

Soccer warm-up drills are necessary to introduce a skill, technique, or tactic while allowing the player to loosen up and get ready for practice. These drills are often best at the beginning of training; however, depending on the skill level of the team can be the main drills on your topic.

Warm-Up Drills

Soccer Tag Dribbling Game EASY

Soccer Tag Dribbling Game

Soccer Tag is an excellent soccer drill for young players ages under 5 through under 8. Soccer Tag is a fun soccer drill that allows players to gain confidence on the ball while getting a lot of touches.

4-8 yrs. 5+ players 10 mins. 20X20 yds. GK: no
3.88 149,236 Chris Johnson
Clean Your Room MEDIUM

Clean Your Room

This soccer game is a great drill for U5 through U8 players. The clean your room soccer drill will focus on dribbling under pressure while also working on defensive pressure as an individual or a small group.

4-8 yrs. 6+ players 10 mins. 15X15 yds. GK: no
3.86 384,719 Chris Johnson
Can You Do This? EASY

Can You Do This?

The Can You Do This? soccer drill focuses on players under 6 years old. It is designed to work on simple body movement, coordination, and balance.

4-8 yrs. 4+ players 10 mins. 20X20 yds. GK: no
3.86 101,303 Chris Johnson
Across-Field Warm-Up EASY

Across-Field Warm-Up

This soccer drill is mainly focused on technical skills during warm up. This is a great drill to do at the beginning of each game.

8+ yrs. 2+ players 10 mins. 35X40 yds. GK: no
3.85 249,453 Chris Johnson
Dribbling with Speed EASY

Dribbling with Speed

This dribbling exercise that works on speed dribbling and getting the ball under control while dribbling with speed.

8+ yrs. 5+ players 10 mins. 20X40 yds. GK: no
3.85 89,110 Chris Johnson
Frogger - Youth Dribbling Drill EASY

Frogger - Youth Dribbling Drill

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.

4-8 yrs. 5+ players 10 mins. 20X30 yds. GK: no
3.84 116,970 Chris Johnson
Simon Says - Youth Soccer Drill EASY

Simon Says - Youth Soccer Drill

The "Simon Says Youth Soccer Drill" is a fun and engaging activity designed for U6 and U8 players, focusing on improving dribbling skills and close ball control. This drill helps young soccer players develop quick responses to instructions while also enhancing their listening skills in a dynamic and enjoyable way.

4-8 yrs. 4+ players 10 mins. 20X30 yds. GK: no
3.82 203,489 Chris Johnson
Criss-Cross Dribbling Game 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
3.82 81,313 Chris Johnson
Combination Shooting Rotation Drill MEDIUM

Combination Shooting Rotation Drill

This soccer shooting and finishing drill focus on combination play and build-up before getting the shot off. It is a great shooting soccer drill to focus on burying the ball with a shot after a small combination play.

9+ yrs. 10+ players 15 mins. 30X30 yds. GK: yes
3.8 116,687 Chris Johnson