--- title: "Fun Kids Football Drills & Coaching in Mumbai | Happy Feet Academy" description: "Join Happy Feet Academy in Mumbai for fun, play-based football drills for kids aged 1.5 to 8. Build confidence and skills in small, supportive batches. Book a free trial today!" canonical: https://mytribe.in/benditohappyfeet/holiday-summer-football-camps/learning-the-basics-drills-skills-in-action last_updated: 2026-02-20 --- # Football Drills & Skills for Kids in Mumbai Tribe Verified · Small batches: 2 coaches for 12 kids. By [Happy Feet Academy](https://mytribe.in/benditohappyfeet) · Camps at 9 locations across Mumbai · ₹3,000 per child per week (estimate) Part of [Holiday & Summer Football Camps](https://mytribe.in/benditohappyfeet/holiday-summer-football-camps). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/benditohappyfeet/holiday-summer-football-camps/gallery) We teach football fundamentals through games, not rigid drills. Watch your child build balance, coordination, and confidence while having a blast on the turf. ⚽✨ ## Photos and videos - [Video: Our little players are getting the hang of dribbling! This drill helps them learn to control the ball while moving, a key skill in beginner football. Our coaches are always nearby to guide and encourage them.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/48368b5b-199a-4d5b-bf46-347faaa22592) - [Video: Here’s a peek at our skill report in action. This little one is practicing dribbling through cones, a great exercise for improving agility and ball handling. We track energy levels and smiles just as much as the drills!](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c7abcc74-ba27-4728-b2f4-eabd669d4841) - ![Our coach gives a young player a pointer on where to kick the ball. We use one on one instruction to ensure every child understands the basics of the game, building their skills and confidence with each tap of the ball.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/88393ef0-0fac-4910-bde8-ce3ff2033416) - ![A typical day at our kids football camp involves lots of movement. Here, our students practice keeping the ball close as they move across the field, learning coordination and focus in a playful group setting.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1b3206d6-dcb7-4ec7-8d2c-117e492d9faf) - ![With a little guidance from our coach, this young player is learning the right stance for kicking. We focus on these small details to help kids build good habits from the very beginning of their football training.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ae4eeb81-5130-496e-9884-f361d467db28) - ![Hands up if you’re having fun! Our coaches lead by example, joining the kids in warm up exercises and stretches. Here, they are all sitting on their footballs, which is a fun way to improve balance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2606efe3-66c1-41af-afac-a6c4e14f5505) - ![Teamwork makes the dream work, even when it comes to packing up! A child helps a coach put a football into the bag, learning about responsibility and helping out after a fun session.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6465db31-c5da-4e57-b7d0-0fa921eabbd6) - ![Learning to throw the ball is just as important as kicking it. This activity helps develop arm strength and coordination. You can see the focus as this little player prepares for a throw in.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cfe5648a-2bb3-484a-a0ee-cfcd5c5507eb) - ![This collage captures the variety of activities in our camp. From cone drills and dribbling practice to simply enjoying the game with friends, we make sure every moment is about returning to the fun of football.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ca24f03c-cb22-421b-876c-8b651f62e3e7) - ![Our field is always buzzing with activity. In this shot, kids are getting ready for a drill, each with their own ball, ensuring maximum participation and learning time for everyone in the group.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7f22f6fd-6900-4bf4-8b97-014860059f99) - [Video: This video montage shows a little bit of everything we do. From helping coaches with equipment and fun games to basic drills, it’s a complete look at how we blend play, learning, and teamwork into every class.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/15bf1184-7dc7-440b-8316-f9612a0b0c46) - [Video: We are back and ready to play! Watch our little champs dribble through a course of cones. This is a fantastic drill for improving their agility and getting them comfortable with moving the ball at their feet.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/111a5d22-5b24-45f4-a234-d31e64f60378) - [Video: Let's learn together! This video shows our collaborative learning environment, where kids run through drills as a group and then gather for instructions from our coach. It's all about learning from each other and having fun.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8c9cdb2f-804f-4e5e-bd09-4c2b3448e676) - ![A little rain can't stop us! Our coach reminds the team that the game goes on. Here, the kids are practicing their footwork, learning to balance on the ball, which is a great activity for building core strength and stability.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d9706966-0d6a-4af5-9f9a-94b09052785b) - ![Look at them go! Our little athletes are running across the field during a warm up game. We start every session with activities that get their energy up and ready for a fun day of football.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7408ac7a-5ba6-4987-a7a4-39f90be28538) ## About Learning the Basics: Drills & Skills in Action We keep our groups small with a 1:6 coach-to-student ratio, so your child gets hands-on guidance for every kick and dribble. Instead of boring lines, we use interactive tag games and hula hoops to teach ball control, ensuring they are learning agility and focus without even realizing it. At Happy Feet Academy, our 'Play Not Push' philosophy means we focus on the joy of movement, not just trophies. Whether your little one is 18 months or 8 years old, our sessions are designed to build a strong foundation through active, fun-filled engagement. ### How We Teach The Basics Every 60-minute session is carefully structured to keep energy high and stress low. We move away from traditional, repetitive lines and replace them with: - **Interactive Warm-ups:** Tag games that get their hearts pumping before we even touch the ball. - **Agility & Coordination:** Using obstacle courses and hula hoops to help kids learn to control their feet, improve balance, and get comfortable with ball movement. - **Skill Modules:** We break down dribbling, stopping, and passing into bite-sized activities. By week 4 of our programs, we introduce friendly 3v3 scrimmages with no goalkeepers, so everyone gets plenty of touches on the ball. ### Why Our Approach Works Kids learn best when they are having fun. By blending life skills—like counting colors during drills or learning to share equipment—with football basics, we help them build confidence and social skills. Our coaches are mentors who focus on high-fives and encouragement rather than rigid correction. We operate across key areas in Mumbai, including Bandra, Khar, Juhu, and Nariman Point. Each session provides a safe, enclosed environment where your child can run, laugh, and play, rain or shine. If your child is hesitant, come join us for a free trial class and see the difference for yourself! 🤗⚽ ## About Happy Feet Academy We kicked off in Mumbai because we wanted to see kids giggle while they chase a ball, not just follow orders. We aren’t training future pros—we’re here to help them fall in love with playing, build new friendships, and get confident on their own two feet. 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