Great at-home futsal drills for kids include toe taps, sole rolls, inside-inside touches, pull-backs, V-moves, wall passes with both feet and juggling. Doing 10–15 minutes a day builds ball mastery quickly. A low-bounce futsal ball works best indoors.
Updated 2026-11-07 · Fortaleza 269 Futsal Club, Kalamazoo, MI
All you need is a ball (ideally a futsal ball) and a small open space. Do each drill for 30–60 seconds, rest, and repeat. Use both feet.
1. Toe taps
Tap the top of the ball with the bottom of each foot, alternating quickly. Keep the ball still. Builds: rhythm, balance, quick feet.
2. Sole rolls
Roll the ball side to side across your body using the sole of one foot, then switch. Builds: the sole control that makes futsal players so skillful.
3. Inside-inside touches
Pass the ball back and forth between the insides of both feet while bouncing lightly on your toes. Builds: close control and first touch.
4. Pull-backs
Put your sole on top of the ball, pull it back, and push it forward with the inside or laces. Builds: changing direction under pressure.
5. V-moves
Pull the ball back with the sole and push it out at an angle with the inside of the same foot, making a "V". Builds: beating a defender in tight spaces.
6. Wall passes
Pass against a wall with the inside of your foot, control the return, and pass again. Alternate feet. Builds: passing accuracy and receiving.
7. Juggling (ages 8+)
Keep the ball in the air with feet, thighs and head. Try to beat your record each week. Builds: touch and coordination.
Make it fun
- Set a timer and count touches; try to beat yesterday's score.
- Let younger kids play music and "dance" with the ball.
- Do a 5-minute challenge with a sibling or parent.
Want coaching to go with home practice? Fortaleza 269 Futsal Club trains kids ages 4–16 in Kalamazoo. Join the interest list.
Frequently asked questions
- How long should kids practice soccer at home?
- 10 to 15 minutes a day is enough to see real improvement in ball control.
- Can kids practice futsal indoors?
- Yes. A low-bounce futsal ball is ideal for basements, garages and other small indoor spaces.