Skill· 2y–3y· 2 min
Goal! Soccer Kick Practice
Parent sets up a simple goal with cushions and encourages their toddler to practice running and kicking a ball toward it. The agent coaches the parent to observe kicking coordination, dynamic movement integration, and persistence in physical play — building gross motor skills through joyful, goal-oriented activity.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Open space free of obstacles. Two cushions or pillows placed 3-4 feet apart to form a goal. Soft ball (foam, cloth, or lightweight plastic) nearby. Child wearing comfortable clothes and shoes or barefoot on safe surface.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneRuns up and kicksBody· 3y–4y· core
- MilestoneKicks a ball forwardBody· 2.2y–3y· stretch· Step 1
- MilestoneKicks a moving ballBody· 3y–4y· core· Step 3
- MilestoneKicks while standing independentlyBody· 15mo–2.3y· stretch· Step 1
- MilestoneRuns smoothly without fallingBody· 22mo–3y· core
- MilestoneRunsBody· 14mo–2.2y· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneJumps with both feet leaving the groundBody· 2y–2.8y· stretch
Visual example
Coming soon