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The secret to coaching kids is hidden in plain sight: maximize touches, keep it fun, and let them play. A young player who gets hundreds of touches in a session improves far faster than one standing in a line. Every drill below is built on that idea.
These work for ages roughly five to twelve, need almost no equipment, and can be run in a backyard, a driveway, or at practice. Grab a properly sized ball and a few cones and you are ready.
Set five or six cones in a line a few feet apart. The player dribbles through using small touches with the inside and outside of both feet, then turns and comes back.
Coaching cue: small touches, eyes up between cones. Make it a race against the clock once they have the technique down.
Make small gates out of two cones each, scattered around the area. The player tries to pass the ball through as many gates as possible in a set time, using a partner or a wall to return it.
Coaching cue: plant the non kicking foot beside the ball, strike with the inside of the foot, follow through toward the target.
Every player has a ball and dribbles across a square. One or two players without a ball, the sharks, try to kick the balls out. Anyone who loses their ball becomes a shark too. Last minnow wins.
Coaching cue: shield the ball with your body, keep your head up to find space. Kids love this one and barely notice they are practicing.
Start by dropping the ball and catching it after one bounce and one touch. Build up to two touches, then three, then no bounce. Track a personal best each session.
Coaching cue: toes up, gentle taps, relax. For a full breakdown, see our how to juggle a soccer ball guide.
Place targets in the goal, such as cones in the corners or a pool noodle. The player dribbles in and tries to hit a target. Award points for accuracy, not just power.
Coaching cue: look up, pick a spot, strike with a clean part of the foot. Accuracy beats power every time at this age.
The drills matter, but how you run them matters more. A few principles from twenty plus years on the sideline:
Ready to level up? Once the basics click, move on to our footwork drills and the training equipment guide for what to add to your setup.
A correctly sized, quality ball is the single best investment for a young player. These are in stock and come in youth sizes.
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Shop Soccer BallsCone dribbling, passing gates, sharks and minnows, juggling, and target shooting are all great. The best drills give every child lots of touches and feel like a game rather than a lesson.
Twenty to forty focused minutes is plenty for young players. Short, high energy sessions with lots of ball touches beat long practices where kids wait in lines.
Size 3 for ages roughly 8 and under, size 4 for ages 8 to 12, and size 5 for 13 and up. A ball that is too big teaches poor technique, so match it to age.
Turn drills into games with a score, a timer, or a playful name, praise effort over results, and keep every player moving with a ball at their feet.
Cordinho merhaiz
February 24, 2025
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