WU-46 · Warm-up · Under 8
Dribbling Relay Race Activation
Dribbling Relay Race Activation is a warm-up for under-8s up to age 17 (9 players, 20 × 20 yards) that works on dribbling.
This energetic warm-up challenges players to dribble, move quickly, and make sharp decisions under pressure.
Opens in Touchtight Club · 14-day free trial · Card required
1:39 - Age group
- Ages Under 8, 9–11, 12–14, 15–17
- Players
- 9 players
- Area
- 20 × 20 yards (1/8 Pitch)
- Time
- 15–30 minutes
- Goalkeeper
- No
- Coaches
- 1
- Practice type
- Warm-up
- Coach level
- Beginner (D Licence)
How it's set up
This energetic warm-up challenges players to dribble, move quickly, and make sharp decisions under pressure. Designed to keep intensity high and players engaged, the practice develops control, agility, and quick reactions while adding a fun, competitive element. Perfect for starting your session with energy and purpose.
Key coaching points
- Lots of touches on the ball - keep control
- Head up between cones - practice game dribbling
- Encourage soft touches in tight areas - short and sharp
Also in the full practice
- 2 progressions to make it harder as your players improveIn Club
- The coach-led video (1:39) how to set it up and deliver itIn Club
- Add it to your team's Dugout drop it into a session plan with your warm-up and gameIn Club
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Run it with your team.
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