Coach players movement to create space to allow them to play forwards. Coach players first touch to allow them to go forwards.

Break line with movement off shoulders – on the blind side of defender Play with pace & power to break line with a pass

Passing and Receiving

First thought – can we play forward Scanning and body shape to receive to play forward Passing detail - which foot, into space, into feet – depending on pressure Pass quickly and off minimal touches to utilise the overload

Tactics
11 -18+

Switch Play and Counter-attack Transition

Difficulty

Written by Abbie Sadler

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Encourage structured play, switching zones, counter-pressing, and counter-attacking in a dynamic, game-realistic setting.

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Coaching Objectives

Develop players' ability to transition quickly between defense and attack, switch play effectively, and maintain tactical discipline under pressure.

Drill Setup

30 Mins
15 Players
15 Bibs
35x30 y

What the Players Do

Create a 3v3 at each end of a 35x30 area with a 5-yard zone in the centre. Aim of the game is for the target player to play into possession …

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