The Greeting Game - U6 to U17 Soccer Drills

This drill is specifically designed for younger players (U-6 and U-8). This drill will get the players moving, greeting each other, and a building block to introduce dribbling. Good for Camp activities for the younger players.
Soccer Drill contributed by: Chris Johnson

Soccer Drill Info:
This is for ages U6, U8. Run this soccer drill with at least 1 players but no more than 99. This soccer drill should last approximately 10 minutes on a small field. Make sure you have the following equipment: cones, .

Soccer Drill Diagram

Setup:
Build a grid that is 15X20 yards using cones. Each of the players get inside the grid.

Instructions:

All the players run around randomly inside the grid. The coach calls out various types of greetings, which each players then has to carry out with others: shake hands, high fives (one hand), high fives (other hand), shoulder to shoulder, back to back, etc.
Progressions: Add dribbling.

Variations:
* Add Dribbling

Coaching Points:
* When dribbling, keep the ball close and don't run into other players.

Focus:
Technical Dribbling