One touch play in tight areas is to draw the opponent over to create storage in the opposite side.

To exploit the space the switch needs to be quick.

The most vital component of this exercise is for players to understand that out of possession or when the ball switched, they must still effect the game. In this exercise the ball is switched but immediately a new ball comes from behind you. This wouldn't happen in a game of course but improves the mindset of the player and helps them understand this concept. "On your best day you will have the ball for 3-5mins. 10-13 minutes, on average, the ball is out of play, meaning for roughly 70-75 minutes you will not have the ball. Learning to be effective without the ball is the key to bring more effective with it"

Passing
16 -18

Four Corners

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Written by Charlie Pomroy

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Exploring different ways to switch play and recognizing when to switch and how to switch

Coaching Objectives

Improve the quality of one touch play in tight areas.
Increase the understanding that players should always be effecting the game with or without the ball.
Improve technical ability of driven pass, one touch play, aerial control.

Drill Setup

20 Mins
16 Players
4 Bibs
40x40 y

What the Players Do

In each corner is a 10 x 10 box. In the center another 10 x 10 box. There are four players in each corner box. The center box remains empty. 4 midfielders, one in each box, should be a different…

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