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Dink First Time

Dink it first time. Read the keeper as you run on, and lift the ball over him first time with a soft, judged contact.

Live animationFIN
Duration
8 min
Total drill time
Players
3
Recommended
Pitch
46 × 30 m
Setup space
Level
Advanced
Skill required
Intensity
High
Physical demand
Age band
U11-U12
Any format

Setup & instructions

As the base, but the striker dinks it first time off the through ball. Emphasise reading the keeper before the ball arrives and a soft first-time lift over him. Vary the service. Rotate players.

Setup time: 1 min

Coaching focus

FROM SESSION PLAN

Coaching points

  • Read the keeper before it arrives
  • Soft first-time lift under the ball
  • Judge the weight in one motion
  • Over him, under the bar
  • Commit to it, be brave

Common mistakes

  • Too much power first time
  • No lift, into the keeper
  • Misreading the keeper's position
  • Reaching for it off balance

Progressions & regressions

VARIATIONS

Progressions

  • Weaker foot first-time dink
  • Tighter angle
  • Keeper starts advanced

Regressions

  • Allow a touch to set (the base drill)
  • Chip over a mannequin into a mini-goal
  • Slower service
Equipment
Full Goals×1
Audience
U11-U12

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