Game version
Grown-up says: when the grown-up calls a body part, you stop the ball and touch it with that part. Take turns being the caller.
Grown-Up Says Dribble
The child dribbles; when the grown-up calls a body part (“knee!”, “elbow!”, “tummy!”), they stop the ball and touch it with that part.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth soccer coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Your child dribbles slowly around a small space.
- Ages
- 4 to 6
- Time
- 3 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Yard or field
- Bring
- Size 3 soccer ball
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Dribbling
The steps
How it works
- Your child dribbles slowly around a small space.
- Call a body part: “Knee!” They stop the ball and touch it with their knee.
- Then they dribble again until the next call.
- Use knee, elbow, tummy, hand and foot. Let your child call one too.
Coaching point
Praise the try: “Quick stop! Great listening.”
Safety: Play on grass or a soft, flat, clear space with nothing to trip on. Stop for a drink and a rest whenever they want one.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Story
You are a robot, and the caller is your remote control.
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