Pre-School (ages 2–4)

Football for 2, 3 and 4 year olds

Our pre-school classes are where most First Steps Soccer players take their very first steps with a football. The aim is simple: make football the best part of their week, while quietly building the foundations of a great footballer.

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What they learn

Classes last 40 minutes and parents join in, so even the shyest two-year-old has someone to hold onto until they're ready to have a go on their own.

Lots of touches on the ball, with both feet
Shooting, and the joy of scoring their first goals
Early balance and coordination: stopping, starting, turning and changing direction
Listening, taking turns and playing alongside other children

A pre-school player and coach Mark with his First Steps Soccer attendance chart

What happens in a class

1A couple of drills chosen from the FSS syllabus, each one built around the ball
2Classic FSS games such as cats and dogs, often with a story or a collection challenge
3Finishing with the parachute, which is always a favourite
4A sticker for everyone on their attendance chart before they head home

Ages: 2 to 4 (some venues split into 2–3 and 3–4 groups)
Session: 40 minutes
Parents: Join in alongside their child
Class size: Roughly 8–15 children