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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