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In-and-Out to Beat a Defender

Feint in, then knock it out. Push the ball in with the inside of the foot to shift the defender, then knock it out the other way with the outside of the same foot and accelerate past.

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Duration

6 min

Total drill time

Players

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 drives at a mannequin, pushes the ball in with the inside of the foot, then knocks it out the other way with the outside of the same foot to beat it. Emphasise two quick touches of the same foot, selling the first touch, and accelerating out. Both feet. Rotate.

Setup time: 1 min

Coaching focus

FROM SESSION PLAN

Coaching points

Small push in with the inside
Sell the feint with the body
Knock it out with the outside, same foot
Keep the ball close through both touches
Explode past into the space

Common mistakes

First touch too big, ball gets away
Second touch too soft to beat him
Using two feet instead of one
No acceleration after the move

Progressions & regressions

VARIATIONS

Progressions

Live defender who reacts (see the variant)
In-and-out then a shot or a cross
Read in-and-out or go straight

Regressions

Unopposed, groove the move (see the variant)
Walk the two touches, then build speed
A cone instead of a mannequin

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