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Under 7 Soccer Drills, Games, and Exercises

Quality age-appropriate soccer drills for kids in the U7, Under 7, 7 and Under age group.

Under 7 Soccer Drills, Games, and Exercises

Soccer drills for kids ages 7 and under aim to build fundamental skills while fostering a love for the game. This page features engaging drills that focus on improving dribbling, passing, and teamwork in a fun and supportive setting.

UNDER 7 SOCCER DRILLS, GAMES, AND EXERCISES

Guard the Castle

Guard the Castle

The Guard the Castle drill is a great small-sided game that focuses on passing in numbers up situations. This soccer passing game is a fun drill the kids will love it!


Age: 4-12 Field: 12X12
Players: 4+ Focus: 2v2
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 15 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 4.01 / 5 Views: 333,574
Published: 5/8/2007 Author: Chris Johnson
Trapping and Control with No Opposition

Trapping and Control with No Opposition

This soccer skills drill aims to practice trapping and control with the foot, chest, and thigh.


Age: 6+ Field: 10X20
Players: 2+ Focus: PASSING
Difficulty: EASY Time: 15 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 4 / 5 Views: 116,329
Published: 7/7/2010 Author: Chris Johnson
Red Light, Green Light Soccer Drill

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.


Age: 4-8 Field: 20X20
Players: 5+ Focus: DRIBBLING
Difficulty: EASY Time: 10 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 3.99 / 5 Views: 241,431
Published: 12/29/2005 Author: Chris Johnson
The Greeting Game

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.


Age: 4-8 Field: 15X20
Players: 5+ Focus: DRIBBLING
Difficulty: EASY Time: 10 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 3.94 / 5 Views: 165,337
Published: 12/29/2005 Author: Chris Johnson
Dribbling at the Cone

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.


Age: 4-12 Field: 10X20
Players: 2+ Focus: DRIBBLING
Difficulty: EASY Time: 10 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 3.93 / 5 Views: 92,318
Published: 7/11/2007 Author: Chris Johnson
Shooters and Shaggers Soccer Shooting Game

Shooters and Shaggers Soccer Shooting Game

The Shooters and Shaggers Soccer Shooting Game is a great drill to improve shooting on target, leg strength and the instep drive when shooting with the shoelaces.


Age: 4+ Field: 20X30
Players: 4+ Focus: SHOOTING
Difficulty: EASY Time: 15 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 3.92 / 5 Views: 145,346
Published: 4/19/2007 Author: Chris Johnson
Pirate Treasure Dribbling Game

Pirate Treasure Dribbling Game

This soccer dribbling game is designed for young players ages 3-8. The Pirate Treasure Dribbling Game will focus on young players dribbling skills and is great fun for the kids.


Age: 4-8 Field: 30X30
Players: 6+ Focus: DRIBBLING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 10 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 3.91 / 5 Views: 395,270
Published: 2/6/2012 Author: Chris Johnson
Reaction, Acceleration, and Winning the Ball

Reaction, Acceleration, and Winning the Ball

This soccer drill focuses on reaction, acceleration, and winning 50-50 balls. This is a great warm-up drill when focusing on fitness, reaction time, or winning 50-50 balls.


Age: 7+ Field: 20X20
Players: 3+ Focus: WARM-UP
Difficulty: EASY Time: 10 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 3.9 / 5 Views: 148,729
Published: 3/7/2010 Author: Chris Johnson
Knock Out

Knock Out

This drill is a great warm-up drill for dribbling sessions as it focuses on dribbling and ball control, keeping the head up, change of direction and change of pace.


Age: 4-12 Field: 20X20
Players: 6+ Focus: DRIBBLING
Difficulty: EASY Time: 15 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 3.89 / 5 Views: 119,337
Published: 5/27/2006 Author: Chris Johnson
Soccer Tag Dribbling Game

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.


Age: 4-8 Field: 20X20
Players: 5+ Focus: DRIBBLING
Difficulty: EASY Time: 10 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 3.88 / 5 Views: 146,119
Published: 2/10/2007 Author: Chris Johnson
Team Reaction Dribbling Drill

Team Reaction Dribbling Drill

The team reaction dribbling drill is a fun soccer dribbling drill that focuses on dribbling and reacting to teammates.


Age: 4-12 Field: 30X30
Players: 4+ Focus: DRIBBLING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 10 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 3.87 / 5 Views: 212,534
Published: 2/26/2010 Author: Chris Johnson
Diagonal 1v1 Soccer Drill

Diagonal 1v1 Soccer Drill

This 1v1 soccer drill is great to focus on 1v1 play whether it is on the offensive or the defensive side. On the offensive side, you can get attackers to attack the defenders with speed, quick change of pace with an explosive touch to get away, and getting behind the defensive players. On the defensive side, you can focus on closing down quickly, forcing the attacker to the side and closing down the attack.


Age: 4+ Field: 20X20
Players: 8+ Focus: 1v1
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 15 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 3.87 / 5 Views: 90,053
Published: 9/28/2006 Author: Chris Johnson

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