Learning Library

How to Teach Single-Leg Balance & Hopping to 4-6 Year Olds

A parent’s step-by-step guide to teaching a 4–6 year old to balance and hop on one foot — using the arms like airplane wings and a soft, bent-knee landing.

How to Teach a Preschooler to Dribble (Stationary First, Fingertips, Pick a Spot)

Teach dribbling stationary first — seated, then standing — using the fingertips and picking one spot on the floor to hit.

How to Teach a 4-Year-Old to Control a Basketball (Fingertips, Not Palms)

A parent’s step-by-step guide to teaching a 4–6 year old to control a basketball with the fingertips, not the palms — one cue, living-room props, no real ball required.

Most 4–6 year olds aren't ready for true team play yet—but they can build the movement, ball skills, and group habits that make organized sports easier later.

Teaching Basketball to 4–6 Year Olds

Five age-appropriate basketball skills, a 10–15 minute daily routine, and why young kids send the ball before they catch it.

How to Teach Basketball to Kids, by Age

A by-age guide to fingertip control and stationary dribbling first, with catching and shooting coming later.

Teaching the Broad Jump to Preschoolers (Forward Power)

Teach a preschooler to load, explode forward off two feet, and stick a soft, balanced landing.

Teaching the T-Turn to 4–6 Year Olds (Drag Back + Redirect with the Sole)

Combine a drag back and sideways sole roll so a young child can change direction while keeping the ball close.

How to Teach a Young Child to Dribble Backward (Sole on Top of the Ball)

Teach a child ages 4–6 to dribble backward with slow, small sole rolls and simple at-home cues.

How to Teach Young Kids to Dodge & Weave (Evasion & Cutting)

Teach a 4–6 year old to plant the outside foot, push off, and return to the middle under control.

The Drag Back for Little Kids (Stop & Change Direction)

Use the sole of the foot to stop, turn, and keep the ball close with one simple cue.

Windshield Wipers: Teaching Young Kids to Move the Ball Side to Side

Build coordination and ball feel by sweeping the foot around a still ball without kicking it away.

Tic-Toks for Preschoolers (Inside-Foot Taps Between the Feet)

Practice soft inside-foot taps between both feet to build close, two-footed ball control.

Sole Rolls for Little Kids: Forward & Side Rolls

Teach forward and side rolls with the bottom of the foot to control the ball in multiple directions.

Teaching Toe Taps to 4–6 Year Olds

Use light, repeated touches on top of the ball to build familiarity before dribbling.

Teaching Kids to Jump & Land Softly (Vertical Power)

Help young kids load into a jump, explode upward, and finish with a soft, balanced landing.

How to Teach a Preschooler Their First Soccer Touch

Teach a soft, controlled first touch using the inside of the foot, step by step at home.

Teaching Soccer to 4–6 Year Olds: What She Can Really Learn

At this age, soccer is primarily about touch and control in every direction—not team tactics.

How to Teach Soccer to Kids, by Age

An age-by-age guide to ball familiarity, control, dribbling, passing, and shooting progression.

How to Teach the Side Shuffle to 4–6 Year Olds

Practice lateral movement with a big step, little step, and feet that never cross.

How to Teach Young Kids to Run Corners and Change Direction

Use a simple inside-shoulder cue to help young kids lean and turn with control.

How to Teach a Preschooler to Stop & Brake

A step-by-step home guide to helping 4–6 year olds slow down and stop under control.

Teaching Movement to 4–6 Year Olds (The Discovery Crew)

A practical guide to foundational movement skills and a short daily routine families can use at home.

How to Build Movement Skills in Young Kids, by Age

Build agility, balance, and coordination through short, playful practice before specializing in a sport.