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

Zig-Zag Dribbling Drill EASY

Zig-Zag Dribbling Drill

The Zig-Zag soccer dribbling drill focuses on dribbling with speed with the inside, the outside, and the bottom of the foot.

4-12 yrs. 4+ players 15 mins. 20X20 yds. GK: no
3.17 78,754 Chris Johnson
T-Cone Dribbling Drill EASY

T-Cone Dribbling Drill

The T-Cone soccer dribbling drill is a great drill to focus on dribbling with speed, controlled touches, turns, and fitness.

7+ yrs. 2+ players 10 mins. 10X10 yds. GK: no
3 148,543 Chris Johnson
Shark Attack Soccer Drill Easy

Shark Attack Soccer Drill

The Shark Attack drill is excellent for developing dribbling skills in a fun and engaging environment, encouraging young players to think and move quickly while maintaining control of the ball. This drill will help improve dribbling skills under pressure and to develop spatial awareness and agility.

4-8 yrs. 2+ players 10 min. 15x25 yds. GK: no
2 30,196 Chris Johnson
Fixed Distance Passing Game EASY

Fixed Distance Passing Game

This drill helps players develop passing accuracy, weight of pass, and first-touch control. It also reinforces teamwork and focus while progressively increasing difficulty by narrowing the passing gate.

4-10 yrs. 2+ players 15 mins. 20X30 yds. GK: no
2 7,983 Chris Johnson
Soccer Dribbling Basics Easy

Soccer Dribbling Basics

This soccer dribbling drill is fundamental to young player's development, laying the foundation for more advanced dribbling skills. Keeping the environment fun and encouraging is important, allowing players to build confidence in their ball-handling abilities. This drill introduces and improves basic dribbling skills and helps develop coordination and control of the ball with both feet.

4-8 yrs. 2+ players 10 min. 10x20 yds. GK: no
1.5 12,081 Chris Johnson
4v4, Thirds of the Field, Shape and Positioning MEDIUM

4v4, Thirds of the Field, Shape and Positioning

This 4v4 drill is great for improving shape and positioning. Each player has their own responsibility: 1) attacker/target player stretches the field closer to the goal they are attacking. 2) winger players stretch the width of the field. 3) defensive player gives support to wingers and target player while staying the last man.

7-14 yrs. 8+ players 20 mins. 25X40 yds. GK: no
Obstacle Course Dribble Drill Medium

Obstacle Course Dribble Drill

The Obstacle Course dribbling drill is a fun way for young players to practice dribbling in a more dynamic and challenging environment. This drill involves an obstacle course with cones through which players dribble their soccer balls. It's designed to mimic game situations where players must navigate opponents or tight spaces. It helps develop their ability to control the ball under various conditions, an essential skill for soccer players of all levels. This drill helps to improve dribbling skills and agility and enhances coordination and control while maneuvering the ball around obstacles.

8-12 yrs. 2+ players 10 min. 20x20 yds. GK: no
0 25,167 Chris Johnson
Follow the Leader Dribbling Easy

Follow the Leader Dribbling

In this drill, players follow a leader who dribbles the ball around the field, performing various movements and turns. The followers must mimic the leader's actions, encouraging them to pay close attention and react quickly. Use this drill to help enhance dribbling skills and agility and to develop the ability to imitate and react to different movements and techniques.

4-8 yrs. 2+ players 10 min. 20x20 yds. GK: no
0 8,460 Chris Johnson
Simple Obstacle Course Easy

Simple Obstacle Course

This simple obstacle course is fun for young players and focuses on agility, dribbling, and scoring goals. This simple, fun obstacle course develops young players' agility, dribbling, and goal-scoring abilities. This drill sharpens dribbling technique and enhances coordination while navigating through obstacles. The focus is on building control and precision under dynamic conditions.

4-8 yrs. 10+ players 10 min. 10x20 yds. GK: no
0 15,329 Chris Johnson
Dribbling Through Gates Competition Easy

Dribbling Through Gates Competition

Develop players' dribbling skills by challenging them to navigate through multiple gates within a 1-minute timeframe. This drill emphasizes quick decision-making and ball control under pressure. The goal is to enhance agility and precision while maintaining speed during dribbling.

4-10 yrs. 10+ players 10 min. 25x20 yds. GK: no
0 6,116 Chris Johnson
Stop and Turn Dribbling Relay Race Easy

Stop and Turn Dribbling Relay Race

Introduce a competitive element with the Stop and Turn Soccer Dribbling Relay Race, emphasizing stopping, turning, and directional changes. This drill reinforces quick transitions and sharpens players' ability to control the ball during directional shifts. The objective is to improve precision and speed in executing turns under pressure.

4-8 yrs. 10+ players 10 min. 10x30 yds. GK: no
0 8,983 Chris Johnson