For skills development, under 7 players need the appropriate practices to develop their Agility, Balance, Co-ordination and Speed (ABCs). This includes fun soccer games to develop basic skills and team play that will be built upon at older ages – this means working on running with the ball, ball control, and passing and receiving.
At this age it is recommended to play 5v5
These soccer drills for 7-year-olds are sure to help your sessions go more smoothly and give your young players the best chance of developing their skills at an appropriate level.
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