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Cut Inside Past a Mannequin

Beat the defender by cutting inside. Threaten the line, then cut sharply off the outside foot and accelerate into the pocket on your stronger side.

Live animationDRI

Duration

7 min

Total drill time

Players

Recommended

Pitch

40 × 24 m

Setup space

Level

Beginner

Skill required

Intensity

Medium

Physical demand

Age band

U9-U10

Any format

Setup & instructions

A wide player drives at a mannequin, cuts the ball inside off the outside foot, and accelerates infield. Emphasise selling the outside run first, a sharp low cut close to the defender, and an explosive first step out of the turn. Both flanks. Rotate the cutting foot.

Setup time: 1 min

Coaching focus

FROM SESSION PLAN

Coaching points

Threaten the outside first to fix the defender
Cut sharply off the outside foot
Keep the ball close through the turn
Explode into the pocket after the cut
Get your head up as you come inside

Common mistakes

Cutting too early, no threat to the outside
Slow, wide touch through the cut
No acceleration out of the turn
Head down coming inside

Progressions & regressions

VARIATIONS

Progressions

Cut inside and curl a finish (see the variant)
Live defender instead of the mannequin
Cut inside then release a pass

Regressions

Walk the cut, then build speed
Bigger gap around the mannequin
Cones instead of a mannequin

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