“The ‘Fun Phase.’ At this age, strict tactics do not exist. Our U7 curriculum focuses entirely on Ball Mastery and Storytelling Games. The goal is simple: improve coordination and ensure every child falls in love with the ball, getting as many touches as possible without standing in lines.”
It is 5:00 PM on a Tuesday. You have a bag of balls, a clipboard, and 12 kids looking at you. You are the coach. Now what? If you are nervous about your first soccer practice, you are not alone….
If you are coaching beginners, you have one main job: Make them fall in love with the game. The quickest way to lose a child’s interest is to make them stand in long lines or run laps around the field….
At U7, “dribbling” often looks like “kick and run.” Players kick the ball 10 yards ahead and then sprint after it. That works in the backyard, but in a game, they lose the ball immediately. We need to teach them…
The most common sight in U7 soccer is “The Beehive.” All 10 players swarm around the ball, kicking each other’s shins, while the parents scream from the sideline: “Spread out! Open up! Find space!” Here is the hard truth: Screaming…
The first 10 minutes of a U7 soccer practice can be a nightmare. Kids are arriving late, crying, looking for their parents, or chasing butterflies. If you start with “Everyone get on the line and stretch,” you have already lost…
If you only have time to run one drill at your next U7 practice, make it Shark Attack. Why? Because it ticks every single box for coaching 4-6 year olds: In this guide, we break down exactly how to set…
If you have just volunteered to coach a U7 (or U5/U6) soccer team, you might be panicking. You might be imagining tactical diagrams, positions, and passing patterns. Stop. Coaching 4-6 year olds is not about soccer tactics. It is about…
If you are coaching 7v7, you have probably screamed “Spread Out!” at least 50 times this season. You are not alone. The 7v7 game (typically U9 and U10) is the most chaotic transition in youth soccer. It is the bridge…
Nothing is more frustrating than watching your team chase the ball like a swarm of bees. You scream “Spread Out!” until you lose your voice, but they just keep swarming. If you are looking for drills to stop bunching up,…
It’s pouring rain outside, it’s cold, and your young soccer player has way too much energy. They are bouncing off the walls, and you are worried they might break a lamp. Don’t worry—we have the solution. You don’t need a…
The driven pass (often called a “ping” or “low drive”) is the hallmark of elite distribution. Unlike a standard side-foot pass, the driven pass travels at high speed, cuts through grass, and bypasses defensive lines before the opponent can react….
Understanding the 4v1 Rondo Structure The 4v1 rondo is a dynamic and engaging soccer drill designed to enhance player skills and teamwork. This exercise takes place in a 10×10 grid, accommodating five players. The objective is simple: one defender tries…
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