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Dink over a Mannequin

Groove the dink. Stab under the ball to lift it up and over the mannequin, judging the weight to drop it into the mini-goal.

Live animationFIN
Duration
6 min
Total drill time
Players
1
Recommended
Pitch
40 × 24 m
Setup space
Level
Intermediate
Skill required
Intensity
Medium
Physical demand
Age band
U9-U10
Any format

Setup & instructions

The player chips over a mannequin into a mini-goal, no keeper. Emphasise the stabbing touch under the ball, the lift over the mannequin, and judging the weight to drop it in. Both feet. Rotate.

Setup time: 1 min

Coaching focus

FROM SESSION PLAN

Coaching points

  • Stab under the ball to lift it
  • Enough height to clear the mannequin
  • Judge the weight to drop it in
  • Soft, not powered
  • Both feet over time

Common mistakes

  • Too much power, over the goal
  • Not enough lift, into the mannequin
  • Toe-poke instead of a stab under it
  • Only the strong foot

Progressions & regressions

VARIATIONS

Progressions

  • Dink over a real keeper (the base drill)
  • First-time dink
  • From a run onto a through ball

Regressions

  • Lower mannequin, bigger target
  • From a static ball
  • Shorter distance
Equipment
Goals×1
Mannequins×1
Audience
U9-U10

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