Dribbling3–10 min
Cone slalom & burst
Raise movement intensity through controlled turns followed by a short acceleration.
U6–U121 ball per player · 4–6 cones per lane
Open warm-up Start moving.
Keep the ball close.
18 short warm-ups prepare bodies and attention without turning the opening into fitness lines or long static stretching.
8 warm-ups match your context
Dribbling3–10 min
Turn the corners
Rehearse balanced turns and a change of pace while moving into clear space.
U6–U121 ball per player · 8 cones
Open warm-up Dynamic mobility3–10 min
Movement lanes
Gradually prepare the body with controlled movement forward, sideways, and backward.
U6–U12No equipment required; optional flat markers
Open warm-up Dynamic mobility3–10 min
Lunge, reach & rotate
Move hips, ankles, and upper body through a controlled football-ready range without held stretching.
U9–U12No equipment required; optional flat markers
Open warm-up Dynamic mobility3–10 min
Skip, shuffle, accelerate
Raise temperature and coordination gradually before adding a short football-specific acceleration.
U6–U12No equipment required; optional flat markers
Open warm-up Coordination & balance3–10 min
Hop, land & stick
Develop quiet, controlled landings and body alignment before faster changes of direction.
U6–U123 flat cones per player · Optional soccer balls
Open warm-up Coordination & balance3–10 min
Quick-feet cone clock
Prepare quick, controlled foot placement and changes of direction without turning the warm-up into conditioning.
U6–U125 flat cones per pair; trio for odd numbers · Optional ball
Open warm-up Reaction & fun3–10 min
Color-call escape
Prepare scanning, reaction, and controlled acceleration toward changing visual targets.
U6–U121 ball per player · 16 gate cones: two gates per color or shape · 4 boundary cones
Open warm-up