The Greeting Game
Focus of Drill
The importance of this soccer drill lies in the fact that it is specifically designed for younger players (U-6 and U-8). This drill will help the players significantly in moving, greeting, and a building block to introduce dribbling. This soccer drill is especially suitable for Camp activities for the younger players.
Setup
For setting up:
You have to build a grid that is of size 15X20 yards using cones. Make all the players come inside the grid.
How to Play
Following are the instructions for this drill:
All the players should run randomly inside the grid.
The coach will call out various types of greetings which will be followed by the players.
Players will shake hands, high five and other greetings will be done by them.
Different Versions
You can add dribbling in this soccer drill to add more excitement and fun element for young players.
Coaching Tips
As a coach you should ask the team players to keep the ball close and don't run into other players during the dribble.