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Under 8 Soccer Drills, Games, and Exercises

Quality age-appropriate soccer drills for kids in the U8, Under 8, 8 and Under age group.

Under 8 Soccer Drills, Games, and Exercises

Soccer drills for kids ages 8 and under focus on enhancing fundamental skills and introducing more structured gameplay concepts. This page provides fun and challenging drills that improve dribbling, passing, and decision-making in a positive environment.

UNDER 8 SOCCER DRILLS, GAMES, AND EXERCISES

Tail Tag - Fun Soccer Game

Tail Tag - Fun Soccer Game

Tail Tag is an energetic game designed to enhance agility, spatial awareness, and quick decision-making for U6 players. This drill encourages young players to stay alert and react swiftly to changing situations. The focus is on developing foundational movement skills in a fun and engaging environment.


Age: 4-8 Field: 20x20
Players: 10 Focus: Awareness
Difficulty: Easy Time: 10 min.
Goalkeeper: No Team
Rating: 0 / 5 Views: 14,472
Published: 9/2/2024 Author: Chris Johnson
3v3, 4-Goal Small-Sided Game  Funino

3v3, 4-Goal Small-Sided Game Funino

This drill encourages players to recognize attacking opportunities by creating space, making quick decisions, and choosing the best option between two goals. Defensively, players learn to cover space effectively and transition quickly.


Age: 4-14 Field: 20X30
Players: 6+ Focus: Game-like
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 0 / 5 Views: 1,822
Published: 2/13/2025 Author: Chris Johnson

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