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Turn and Shoot (Mannequin)

Groove the turn. Take the first touch away from the mannequin, turn quickly, and finish low into the corner.

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Duration

9 min

Total drill time

Players

Recommended

Pitch

44 × 36 m

Setup space

Level

Intermediate

Skill required

Intensity

Medium

Physical demand

Age band

U9-U10

Any format

Setup & instructions

A mannequin stands in for the defender. The striker takes the first touch away from it, turns, and finishes. Emphasise the touch into the space to turn and a composed finish. Turn both ways. Build to a live defender. Rotate.

Setup time: 1 min

Coaching focus

FROM SESSION PLAN

Coaching points

First touch away from the mannequin
Into the space to turn
Turn quickly, head up
Finish low into the corner
Turn both ways, either foot

Common mistakes

Heavy first touch
Turning into the mannequin
Flat, square body on the receive
Firing over the bar

Progressions & regressions

VARIATIONS

Progressions

A semi-active marker (the base drill)
A live defender
Two-touch limit

Regressions

An extra touch to set the shot
A slower, straighter serve
Bigger target

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