Every child must learn the basics of soccer before they can actually play the game. One of the first things soccer players must do is learn how to touch the ball properly with their feet. Believe it or not your child will probably have trouble shifting weight side to side, let alone doing it with a soccer ball. A couple exercises that every parent should and can do with their child to introduce them to the basics of soccer are the pendulum and the airplane. These introductory drills will pave the way for your child to take the next step in their soccer drill progression.