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Ball mastery5–10 min
Toe taps & foundations
Wake up the feet and build a relaxed rhythm with the ball under close control.
U6–U121 ball per player · 8 cones
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.
7 warm-ups match your context
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Ball mastery5–10 min
Juggle, catch & settle
Build balance, tracking, and a soft first touch without pressure.
U6–U121 ball per player · 8 cones
Open warm-up walk back outside↓↓↓
Dynamic mobility6–10 min
Movement lanes
Gradually prepare the body with controlled movement forward, sideways, and backward.
U6–U1212–20 cones · Optional ball per player
Open warm-up walk back outside↓↓↓
Dynamic mobility6–10 min
Lunge, reach & rotate
Move hips, ankles, and upper body through a controlled football-ready range without held stretching.
U6–U128 cones · Optional soccer balls
Open warm-up ●●↔↔
Coordination & balance5–8 min
Balance & ball exchange
Prepare posture, single-leg control, and soft receiving through a cooperative partner rhythm.
U6–U121 ball per pair · 8 cones
Open warm-up ↓↓↓
Coordination & balance5–8 min
Hop, land & stick
Develop quiet, controlled landings and body alignment before faster changes of direction.
U6–U1212 flat cones · Optional soccer balls
Open warm-up ↓↓↓
Coordination & balance5–8 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 group · Optional ball
Open warm-up