BACKYARD SOCCER · AGES 6–9
Less planning.
More playing.
Backyard Soccer turns “What should we practice?” into 20 minutes together. A four-week plan for one parent, one child, a ball and six cones — every session planned for you, one small step at a time.
Play the free first session ↗Founding edition — planned $29 at launch, no payment today →
No account for your child. We do not ask for child names, photos or personal information. Session progress stays on your device.
Tonight’s plan, ready to play
You don't need more drills.
You need tonight's plan.
The internet has ten thousand soccer drills. What it doesn't give you is an answer at 5:40 p.m. when your child wants to play and you have twenty minutes and a small yard.
Backyard Soccer is that answer: open the session, set out six cones, play. Each session builds on the last, every game has an easier and a harder version, and you never have to invent a coaching speech — each one comes with a simple cue to focus on.
A look inside · Session 01
Today, we're gate explorers.
Look up. Choose a gate.
Take the ball with you.
6 × 4 m space · Parent + child · Ground-based play · About 20 minutes
Open Session 01 free ↗The full first session — not a teaser. Try it together and see whether your child wants to play again.
A suggested route, not a compulsory pattern. Let your child choose the next gate.
A rhythm you can follow
Three sessions a week,
one small step at a time
Week 01 · Sessions 1–3
Make friends with the ball
Stop, start, turn and explore. Walking-speed touches and games that invite your child to choose.
Week 02 · Sessions 4–6
Pass, receive, move
Find a passing window, take a touch into space, then move somewhere new.
Week 03 · Sessions 7–9
Look, choose, finish
Spot an open gate and choose a target. Every shot gentle and on the ground.
Week 04 · Sessions 10–12
Put the game together
Connect the skills, invent a route, and finish with a child-led backyard festival.
What’s inside the founding edition
What the $29 edition adds
The activity library on this site stays free. The founding edition brings the backyard sessions together into a guided program:
- The guided path — all 12 sessions in order, timed, with the next step clear. Open the plan and start playing.
- Printable session cards — a card for each session, plus parent notes with cues and easier/harder options. Print the pack, take it outside, leave the phone in the house.
- Offline access + progress tracker — download the full program once and use it offline; tick off sessions as you go and watch the four weeks fill up.
Most games fit in 6 × 4 m, combination games in 8 × 5 m, plus clear space beyond the boundaries. A goal is optional; cones work. Every game is ground-based: no heading, no contact.
Explore freely. Or follow a plan.
| What you get | Free library | Founding edition |
|---|---|---|
| 48 drills + 8 set plays | Free access | Library remains free |
| Animated diagrams + easier/harder options | Library activities | Backyard program games |
| Guided 12-session, 4-week path | First session free | Full program |
| Printable plans | Individual drills + sample | Complete session-card pack |
| Full program offline download | — | Included |
| 4-week completion tracker | — | Included |
| Price | Free, no signup | Planned $29 one-time |
Who created this
Made by a parent, for families
Move, Dribble, Finish is a parent-led project by Alex Holubenko. The backyard plans and diagrams were drafted with AI assistance and adapted into original small-space games for families, informed by public youth-coaching resources.
No club affiliation, endorsement or performance guarantee is claimed. The aim is simple: clear sessions, honest sizing, and more time playing together.
Founding edition · Coming soon
Four weeks. One simple download.
$29 USD · planned one-time price
The full program will include all 12 sessions, the printable card pack, and offline access with a progress tracker.
Purchases and email signup are not open yet. Checkout and delivery setup are still in progress.
Play the free first session ↗No payment today. Launch details and final purchase terms will be published here before sales open.
A few things parents ask
Is this a replacement for team practice?
No. It's optional parent-and-child play alongside your child's usual activities. Shorten, repeat or skip sessions to suit energy and interest.
Do I need a large yard or a goal?
No goal is needed. Most games use 6 × 4 m and six cones or soft markers, plus clear space beyond the boundaries. The combination games need 8 × 5 m.
What if my child finds a game too hard — or too easy?
Every game has an easier and a harder version. Start easier, slow down, widen the targets — or step up a level. Enjoyment comes before completing the plan.
Can I use the sample without an account?
Yes. The sample runs in your browser with no signup, and any progress is kept on your device only. We do not ask for child names, photos or personal information.
How will I receive the program when it opens?
The planned package is a download containing the guided 12-session program, printable cards, and offline HTML guide. Delivery is still being set up. Final delivery and re-download details will be published before sales open.
What if it doesn't work for my family?
Try the full first session free before deciding. The purchase and refund terms will be published before sales open; no payments are being accepted now.
What ages is it for?
Designed for ages 6–9. Start with the easier versions and adapt to your child’s interest and ability.
What safety guidance is included?
Sessions are ground-based — no heading, no tackling, no contact. Adult supervision is required. Check the surface and clear space, keep shots gentle, take breaks, and follow the space and safety notes. Stop if your child feels pain or discomfort.
Start with a little play
Your first session is ready.
Try traffic-light touches and gate explorer with your child tonight — free, no signup.
Open the free session ↗See the planned $29 founding edition →