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Under 9 Soccer Drills, Games, and Exercises

Quality age-appropriate soccer drills for kids in the U9, Under 9, 9 and Under age group.

Under 9 Soccer Drills, Games, and Exercises

Soccer drills for kids ages 9 and under emphasize skill development and game awareness through fun and engaging activities. This page offers drills designed to improve ball control, passing accuracy, and teamwork in a supportive learning environment.

UNDER 9 SOCCER DRILLS, GAMES, AND EXERCISES

Goalkeeper - Down Up Drill

Goalkeeper - Down Up Drill

This goalkeeper drill focuses on helping the goalkeeper get up quickly from the ground and get set for a shot.


Age: 9+ Field: PENALTY AREA
Players: 1-2 Focus: GOALKEEPER
Difficulty: EASY Time: 10 mins.
Goalkeeper: YES INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 4.07 / 5 Views: 120,884
Published: 5/16/2009 Author: Chris Johnson
2v2 Challenge

2v2 Challenge

This 2v2 soccer drill focuses on putting players in 2 vs. 2 situations while attacking the goal. The dynamics of the games works on transitioning, and fitness demands on the players can be intense at times.


Age: 9+ Field: 25X30
Players: 8+ Focus: ATTACKING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 mins.
Goalkeeper: YES Team
Rating: 4.06 / 5 Views: 167,436
Published: 5/2/2006 Author: Chris Johnson
Accuracy Passing Under Pressure

Accuracy Passing Under Pressure

This drill focuses on accurately passing under pressure, agility, and fitness.


Age: 9+ Field: 20X20
Players: 6 Focus: FITNESS
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 10 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 4.06 / 5 Views: 213,571
Published: 11/24/2005 Author: Chris Johnson
HItters and Dodgers

HItters and Dodgers

The hitters and dodgers soccer drill is a great warm-up and exercise for younger players under 5 through under 9. This soccer drill is excellent for teaching players to dribble and then getting their heads up to make a pass. This soccer drill is so much fun, and the younger players love this game.


Age: 4-10 Field: 15X15
Players: 4+ Focus: PASSING
Difficulty: EASY Time: 10 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 4.06 / 5 Views: 262,440
Published: 1/20/2007 Author: Chris Johnson
1v1 Transition Drill

1v1 Transition Drill

This dynamic game will allow you to focus on the transition from offense to defense. This soccer transitional drill is designed to be played at a quick pace. 


Age: 9+ Field: 15X20
Players: 6+ Focus: 1v1
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 4.06 / 5 Views: 138,226
Published: 11/16/2006 Author: Chris Johnson
Dribbling with Speed,Recognizing When to Dribble

Dribbling with Speed,Recognizing When to Dribble

This dribbling soccer drill will help players recognize when to make runs and get comfortable making those runs with speed.


Age: 9+ Field: 20X50
Players: 12 Focus: DRIBBLING
Difficulty: Hard Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 4.06 / 5 Views: 73,153
Published: 10/20/2008 Author: Chris Johnson
Power and Finesse with a Twist

Power and Finesse with a Twist

The power and finesse shooting and finishing soccer drill focuses on being comfortable while striking long shots as well as close range shots, volleys, and headers.


Age: 9+ Field: 25X25
Players: 6+ Focus: FINISHING
Difficulty: EASY Time: 20 mins.
Goalkeeper: YES Team
Rating: 4.04 / 5 Views: 223,288
Published: 12/27/2005 Author: Chris Johnson
Down and Back Dribbling Game

Down and Back Dribbling Game

This drill is most effective with young players just learning to dribble. This drill teaches players to dribble in high traffic, high-pressure situations while staying in control. It's a great warm-up to focus on controlling the ball with all parts of the foot.


Age: 4-10 Field: 20X20
Players: 6+ Focus: DRIBBLING
Difficulty: EASY Time: 10 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 4.04 / 5 Views: 249,606
Published: 1/16/2007 Author: Chris Johnson
4v4 Playing Wide Out of the Back

4v4 Playing Wide Out of the Back

This drill is designed to get players to play balls wide when playing from the back, the defensive third of the field. Players recognize that they find more time and space on the outsides of the field and they are relieving the center of the pitch from dangerous play.


Age: 9+ Field: 40X25
Players: 8 Focus: Game-like
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 4.04 / 5 Views: 196,403
Published: 3/2/2006 Author: Chris Johnson
Dribbling Warm-up Drill

Dribbling Warm-up Drill

This soccer dribbling exercise is an excellent dribbling warm-up drill that will get players many touches on the ball in a short time.


Age: 4+ Field: 10X20
Players: 4+ Focus: DRIBBLING
Difficulty: EASY Time: 10 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 4.04 / 5 Views: 192,222
Published: 8/23/2011 Author: Chris Johnson
Team Tactics Dribbling in the Attacking Third

Team Tactics Dribbling in the Attacking Third

This soccer attacking drill is a great team tactic dribbling drill that focuses on when and where to dribble in the attacking third.


Age: 9+ Field: HALF FIELD
Players: 14 Focus: ATTACKING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: YES Team
Rating: 4.04 / 5 Views: 82,977
Published: 2/14/2011 Author: Chris Johnson
1v1 to Multiple Goals (Dribbling)

1v1 to Multiple Goals (Dribbling)

This 1v1 soccer drill is an excellent drill for focusing on teaching players attacking skills such as taking on their opponent or learning to attack space. Defensively it will teach players the responsibility of man-marking.


Age: 4+ Field: 30X30
Players: 6+ Focus: DRIBBLING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 15 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 4.04 / 5 Views: 120,861
Published: 9/30/2006 Author: Chris Johnson

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