How Do You Teach Youth Soccer Drills?
Soccer is the most popular sport in the world. In the United States, more children play soccer at the youth level than any other sport. Teaching soccer drills to youngsters might seem like an overwhelming prospect, but it doesn’t have to be a challenge. With even a modest amount of advance preparation, children can be taught the fundamentals of the game in an enjoyable and educational manner that will start them in the right direction. Prepare the kids for practice with a warm-up. Give every child a ball. Everyone is to stand with 16 feet between them. For the next five to 10 minutes, players will juggle the ball in a stationary position. Do not make this a competition. Players should be working for themselves at this point. For the youngest, juggling will be difficult so simplify things by having them drop the ball over a leg while simultaneously raising their thigh to bounce the ball in the air. The goal being to either catch the ball in the air or to let it fall and trap it. Next, h
