U8 Practice Plans

Practice session that focuses on turning fundamentals and exercises.

A practice session that works on movement away from the ball.

A practice session that focuses on using 1 vs. 1 dribbling.

Activities that focus on shooting for accuracy and finishing.

Passing activities that discuss foot placement, body position and playing the ball to space.

Teach attacking principles by creating depth and width, mobility and quick shooting.

When to shoot, placement vs. power, parts of the foot to use.

The focus is on the proper fundamentals and technique for passing the ball.

Work on how and when players should attack as defenders.

Small sided games and drills that work on deception with dribbling and ball control.

Games that require ball skills and creativity.

Dribbling, ball control and 1 on 1 competition.

Fun warm up, ball control drills, and end with a game.