Parents - what soccer exercises for kids you do at home?

[sandyfereo]

Hi there, looking for parental advice.

I'm a single dad, and my boy (7 years old) is really into soccer. We live in a small apartment, no backyard, and I don't often have time to bring him to a soccer field and practice, but he is really energetic and wants to put his energy towards something.

I want to find some app or toy, that would help him practice after his soccer games, so I'm looking for some recommendations that have payed off for you.

Thanks!

EDIT: thank you all for the comments! I actually managed to find one option that was similar to something suggested, but I found one review online. I got the FPRO soccer mat, and so far, it works nice - there's an app for tracking the progress, nice quality videos, etc. Will see how it wears in the future, and if it's a good product longterm. It wasn't that cheap, but the reviews were good, and they had a running promo with the code sporty20 (maybe it will still work).

Edited by sandyfereo on Friday 12th September 12:28

[southendpier]

nice: lots of stuff online. Basically get a ball (of the correct size), a wall, a couple of cones/markers and you can go from there. Better still take him to a park and join in.

[Blib]

I agree.

A ball, a wall and the lad's sorted.

[mrdelazouch]

What's soccer?

On a more serious note, not sure if your neighbours will be happy with your kid training inside. How about you find a local park and take him there every day for a practice session?

[OllyAitch]

Been there, my kid’s the same age and obsessed with football. We don’t have a garden either, so I got him a little rebound net and one of those smart balls from DribbleUp. Keeps him busy for ages without breaking the furniture.

[Radec]

For inside got mine this, really helps with close control and quick movements.

https://amzn.eu/d/inFzEbY

Lots of vids on YouTube for drills.

For Outside, have a similar set like this and some small goals.

https://amzn.eu/d/gAbZRCF