Game version
Peek-and-shout: dribble with little peeks up and shout the number your parent shows. Swap, and your pair counts correct shouts.
Peek and Shout
Dribble with little peeks up and shout the number of fingers your parent shows: the start of scanning.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth soccer coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Dribble slowly around a small space with the ball close.
Core: Steady. Beat your own best out of 10.
- Ages
- 7 to 10
- Time
- 6 min
- Players
- You and a partner or parent
- Space
- Yard or field
- Bring
- Soccer ball, partner or parent
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Passing & Receiving
The steps
How it works
- Dribble slowly around a small space with the ball close.
- Your parent holds up 1 to 5 fingers, changing often.
- Peek up, shout the number, and keep the ball close.
- Play 4 rounds of 45 seconds.
Coaching point
Little peeks up while the ball stays close.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Levels: Less (big touches), Core (steady), More (two numbers at once). Beat your own best out of 10.
Story
You are a lookout on a ship, calling what you see while you sail.
My best
Beat your own count
Beat your own best out of 10. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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