U4, U5, U6 , U7, and U8 Soccer Drills

Soccer Drills under 4 soccer drills, under 5 soccer drills, under 6 soccer drills, under 7 soccer drills and under 8 soccer drills.

Under 4, Under 5, Under 6, Under 7, and Under 8 Soccer Drills U4, U5, U6, U7, U8 U-4, U-5, U-6, U-7, U-8 Soccer Drills

While coaching grassroots soccer, you will get the most from your players and team when you choose the drill, practice session, or training plan that matches your players' age and skill set. When coaching Under 4, Under 5, Under 6, Under 7, and Under 8 soccer, you are dealing with young undeveloped brains with different learning capacities, kids with varying maturity issues, short attention spans, and lack of muscle development.

When coaching this level, the coach's number one objective is to have fun. Learning the game will be much easier for kids if you make the game fun, and in return, your players will love practicing.

U6-U8 Drills

Down and Back Dribbling Game EASY

Down and Back Dribbling Game

This drill is most effective with young players just learning to dribble. This drill teaches players to dribble in high traffic, high-pressure situations while staying in control. It's a great warm-up to focus on controlling the ball with all parts of the foot.

4-10 yrs. 6+ players 10 mins. 20X20 yds. GK: no
4.04 253,597 Chris Johnson
Dribbling Warm-up Drill EASY

Dribbling Warm-up Drill

This soccer dribbling exercise is an excellent dribbling warm-up drill that will get players many touches on the ball in a short time.

4+ yrs. 4+ players 10 mins. 10X20 yds. GK: no
4.04 199,282 Chris Johnson
1v1 to Multiple Goals (Dribbling) MEDIUM

1v1 to Multiple Goals (Dribbling)

This 1v1 soccer drill is an excellent drill for focusing on teaching players attacking skills such as taking on their opponent or learning to attack space. Defensively it will teach players the responsibility of man-marking.

4+ yrs. 6+ players 15 mins. 30X30 yds. GK: no
4.04 124,293 Chris Johnson
Traffic Jam Dribbling Game MEDIUM

Traffic Jam Dribbling Game

This game is just out right fun! The kids will have a blast playing this game. This drill is ideal for kids who know how to dribble but just need to learn to get their heads up and dribble under the pressures of mere congestion.

4-12 yrs. 8+ players 15 mins. 30X30 yds. GK: no
4.02 203,949 Chris Johnson
The Passing Name Game Warm-up EASY

The Passing Name Game Warm-up

The objective of this soccer drill is to help young players improve the speed of play by thinking a step-ahead of the play.

4-12 yrs. 6+ players 15 mins. 20X20 yds. GK: no
4.02 139,024 Chris Johnson
Red Light, Green Light Soccer Drill EASY

Red Light, Green Light Soccer Drill

This soccer dribbling drill, designed for U4, U6, and U8 players, combines fun with skill-building by incorporating a familiar childhood game. It emphasizes close ball control and quick stopping, helping players refine their dribbling precision and responsiveness.

4-8 yrs. 5+ players 10 mins. 20X20 yds. GK: no
3.99 249,110 Chris Johnson
The Greeting Game EASY

The Greeting Game

This soccer drill is specifically designed for younger players (U-6 and U-8). This drill will get the players moving, greeting each other, and a building block to introduce dribbling. Good for Camp activities for the younger players.

4-8 yrs. 5+ players 10 mins. 15X20 yds. GK: no
3.94 169,104 Chris Johnson
Dribbling at the Cone EASY

Dribbling at the Cone

The Dribbling at the Cone youth soccer dribbling drill is a good soccer dribbling drill for young soccer players to learn to dribble without opposition. It is a fabulous drill to introduce different fakes and faints to gain an edge on the defender.

4-12 yrs. 2+ players 10 mins. 10X20 yds. GK: no
3.93 95,777 Chris Johnson