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Under 6 Soccer Drills, Games, and Exercises

Quality age-appropriate soccer drills for kids in the U6, Under 6, 6 and Under age group.

Under 6 Soccer Drills, Games, and Exercises

Soccer drills for kids ages 6 and under focus on developing fundamental skills while keeping the game fun and engaging. This page provides drills designed to improve basic dribbling, passing, and coordination in a positive and encouraging environment.

UNDER 6 SOCCER DRILLS, GAMES, AND EXERCISES

1v1 to Tall Cones

1v1 to Tall Cones

This drill develops individual attacking and defending skills by challenging players to dribble under pressure, protect the ball, and accurately pass or shoot to knock over cones for points.


Age: 4-14 Field: 20X30
Players: 4+ Focus: 1v1
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 0 / 5 Views: 4,959
Published: 2/16/2025 Author: Chris Johnson
Fixed Distance Passing Game

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.


Age: 4-10 Field: 20X30
Players: 2+ Focus: PASSING
Difficulty: EASY Time: 15 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 0 / 5 Views: 4,638
Published: 2/16/2025 Author: Chris Johnson
Escape

Escape

This drill enhances a player’s ability to move under pressure while maintaining balance and control. It also encourages teamwork and coordination among defenders using their hips to contain the central player.


Age: 4-10 Field: 10X10
Players: 6 Focus: AGILITY
Difficulty: EASY Time: 5-10 Mins.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 0 / 5 Views: 10,600
Published: 3/16/2025 Author: Chris Johnson
Troll Crossing Game

Troll Crossing Game

Develops dribbling under pressure, decision-making in 1v1 situations, and ball protection. Players learn to change direction and use feints to evade defenders.


Age: 4-9 Field: 18X25
Players: 6+ Focus: DRIBBLING
Difficulty: EASY Time: 15 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 0 / 5 Views: 10,553
Published: 3/16/2025 Author: Chris Johnson

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