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

Soccer Pass and Move Drill MEDIUM

Soccer Pass and Move Drill

This soccer passing drill is a great drill to teach players movement, awareness, accuracy, timing, first touch and passing with all parts of the foot. This exercise is a good passing and moving soccer drill.

4+ yrs. 6+ players 20 mins. 20X20 yds. GK: no
3.84 245,460 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
3.84 117,230 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
3.82 203,855 Chris Johnson
Alien Tag Soccer Game EASY

Alien Tag Soccer Game

This is a fun game for 3 through 6 year-olds. This will focus on agility, vision, and awareness, but best of all, it's fun.

4-8 yrs. 6+ players 10 mins. 20X20 yds. GK: no
3.8 350,392 Chris Johnson
Teaching 1st Defender without Opposition MEDIUM

Teaching 1st Defender without Opposition

This soccer defending drill is excellent for teaching young players how to defend when they are the closest player to the opponent with the ball.

8-14 yrs. 6+ players 15 mins. 30X30 yds. GK: no
3.78 150,916 Chris Johnson
Line Passing Combination Warm-up MEDIUM

Line Passing Combination Warm-up

This combination passing drill is designed to work on combination play while advancing up the field. This passing drill focuses on the timing of passes, runs, combination play, and will be a great warm-up to passing practices.

8-12 yrs. 4+ players 10 mins. HALF FIELD yds. GK: no
3.76 221,894 Chris Johnson
Coach's Revenge EASY

Coach's Revenge

This drill is a fun soccer drill. It will focus a bit on young players' agility while dodging balls kicked at them and is a great ice breaker or a fun warm-up game at the beginning of practice.

4-8 yrs. 4+ players 10 mins. 25X30 yds. GK: no
3.75 280,063 Chris Johnson
Body Parts Warm-up Game EASY

Body Parts Warm-up Game

This fun soccer dribbling drill focuses on the younger player's dribbling skills, and the ability to listen to directions and think quick on their feet while holding the ball close. This drill is an excellent dribbling warm-up exercise for Under 4, Under 5, and Under 6 soccer players.

4-8 yrs. 4+ players 10 mins. 15X15 yds. GK: no
3.7 91,792 Chris Johnson
1v1 1st Attacker Dribbling Without Opposition EASY

1v1 1st Attacker Dribbling Without Opposition

This 1v1 dribbling exercise allows coaches to focus on the 1st attacker's ability to beat the defender on the dribble. In this soccer drill, the coach should focus on the attacker's approach, make sure the attacker has a change in direction, and finish with a burst of speed (change of pace). This drill helps beginners get a feel for moving around defenders.

4+ yrs. 4+ players 15 mins. 30X30 yds. GK: no
3.68 70,041 Chris Johnson
4v1 Rondo MEDIUM

4v1 Rondo

This rondo variation is geared for younger player or players you are just introducing to the rondo training.

8+ yrs. 5+ players 20 mins. 10X10 yds. GK: no
3.67 37,202 Chris Johnson