SOCCER LESSON PLANS
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KINDERGARTEN
Level 1: Balance one foot on the ball
Level 2: Keep a ball close while dribbling
Level 3: Dribble with the inside of your foot
Level 4: Kick a non-moving ball while standing still
1ST GRADE
Level 6: Dribble using an inside-inside pattern
Level 7: Dribble and stop the ball using the bottom of your foot
Level 8: Kick a non-moving ball forward
2nd Grade
Level 9: Dribble with your head up
Level 10: Dribble with the top of your laces
Level 11: Pull ball back while dribbling
Level 12: Kick a ball along the ground off the dribble
3rd Grade
Level 13: Change speed while dribbling
Level 14: Dribble around an object while jogging
Level 15: Pass a ball while standing still
Level 16: Receive a pass while standing still
4TH GRADE
Level 17: Kick a ball in the air off a dribble
Level 18: Dribble using inside-outside pattern
Level 19: Pass off the dribble at a target
Level 20: Shoot off the dribble
5th GRADE
Level 21: Receive a pass while moving
Level 22: Dribble using an outside-outside pattern
Level 23: Understand when to pass
6th GRADE
Level 25: Change direction using inside or outside of foot while dribbling to create open space.
Level 27: Land on shooting foot
Level 28: Get back when on defense