Fun and Easy U8 Defensive Soccer Drills for Kids

Starting with u8 defensive soccer drills helps turn a chaotic bunch of kids into a solid wall that's actually hard to score on. If you've ever coached seven or eight-year-olds, you know exactly how it goes: everyone wants the ball, everyone wants to score, and absolutely nobody wants to stand back and "defend." It's basically a swarm of bees following the ball around the pitch. ...

February 7, 2026 · 7 min · Stefani Rashid