Soccer Warm Up # 3 Training Drill


Warm Up # 3

Soccer warm up drills for kids are the initial portion of virtually any practice session as well as match for most soccer teams and the kind of warm-up needed is normally determined by the age group and the session or match that comes right after. Young kids barely require a warm-up in fact it is much more about ball familiarity along with moving around to prepare for what’s waiting for you, normally up to the age of 8 years old it is much more of an attempt of soothing them into the training session and participating in some enjoyable warm-up activities.

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Basic Information

Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 5+
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 5-10 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Ball Control

Field Preparation:

  • each player with a ball
  • cones to mark off area

Description:

  • players dribble inside the playing area
  • free 15 sec. stretch
  • players pass the ball 4 times between the feet then roll it to the side with the sole of the foot
  • free 15 sec. stretch
  • players dribble with laces and then stop the ball with the sole of the foot after 3-4 touches
  • free 15 sec. stretch
  • players dribble with the laces – 4 short strides, 4 long strides – stop the ball with the sole of the foot

Coaching Points:

  • agility and balance
  • change of speed & direction
  • acceleration
  • close control
  • soft touches

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