Hi Guys,

A popular way to get kids' attention and have them enjoy soccer is to use games instead of drills to teach them proper soccer techniques; it will be easier to teach them the game's fundamentals if they are having fun. Also, while playing these games, they will learn the value of winning and losing.

Falling and Sliding: A vital aspect of the game of soccer is falling and sliding. It is important to learn how to do properly do these so as to not inflict injury upon players. Kids enjoy these drills because it gives them a chance to be silly and get dirty. Teaching these drills should progress in stages. According to the ESoccerDrills.com, learning to fall should first happen from a sitting position, then progress to a kneeling position before, finally, a standing position. Sliding drills are also fun. Sliding is a good defensive maneuver to steal a ball from an opponent. The kids' hips should hit the ground with the rest of the body following. With the back knee folded outward, the momentum will make the body move forward.

Dribbling, Shooting and Passing: Using games to teach players control and dribbling will help ensure they have fun while learning the proper techniques of the game. When playing Red Light, Green Light, kids run with the ball across the field, and those who do not have a ball or are moving after "red light" has been shouted must return to the starting line. The game Hit the Coach can be used to hone in on dribbling and shooting skills. In a small area, the coach will run around with the kids chasing him with a ball. The kids will try to hit the coach with the ball, and after five successful hits, the coach must do something funny, like an animal noise. This drill teaches them to pass, dribble and shoot the ball.

Thanks and Regards
Alexis Allen

Soccer For Children