The Futsal Chip

◆Why this drill works

The futsal keeper comes out aggressively to narrow the angle — which leaves the space above and behind them. The chip (or dink) over the advancing keeper is a high-value finish that punishes a keeper who rushes. This drill trains the touch and the decision. The hardest part is not the technique itself but recognising the split second the keeper has committed to advancing — chip too early and the keeper simply steps back to claim it, so the read matters as much as the execution.

◇Variations and progressions

• Varied keeper positions — start the keeper at different depths so the attacker must read fresh cues each time.
• One-touch chip — restrict the attacker to a first-time chip from a pass to sharpen the technique under time pressure.
• Live 1v1 approach — build up from a 1v1 so the chip decision emerges from real match movement.
• Reward for correct read — score extra for chipping only once the keeper has genuinely committed, not on every attempt.

▦The drill in three phases

▶How to run it

1. A player drives at a keeper who comes out to narrow the angle.
2. As the keeper commits, the attacker chips the ball over them into the goal.
3. Train the soft, lifted contact under the ball.
4. Vary the keeper's timing so the attacker reads when the chip is on.
5. Mix with toe-poke finishes so attackers choose the right solution.

✓Equipment checklist

• Futsal Balls8Buy →
• Cones4Buy →

✦Coaching points