Switching play is key to this game look for players taking the opportunity to switch.

Players should be trying to make diagonal passes as they are more difficult to defend. If players are making bad passes get them to take an extra touch. Keep a close watch on the speed and accuracy of the short passes.

Players should be aware of the ball and not lose control over the speed of the ball. If the passes are too slow or to fast the chances of losing the ball are increased. First touch is important so that control of the ball is much easier and is not bouncing off the the players' feet.

You want to see quick short passes and players receiving and making decisions to dribble or pass. Correct players without stopping play and use breaks to make more detailed coaching advice.

Switch play to find space and create goal scoring opportunities

Small Sided Games
8 -12

Four Goals Five Players

Difficulty

Written by Dave Clarke

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Switching play is key, looking to create space and increasing the opportunity of scoring goals

Coaching Objectives

Switching play to find the space in front of the opposite goal with teams attacking goals on both sides of the pitch. Good passing and receiving and finishing skills.

Drill Setup

15 Mins
10 Players
4 Goals
5 Bibs
30 x 30 y

What the Players Do

Play normal 5v5 but if the ball goes out of play a new one is fed in immediately so you need to use helpers if possible. Each team defends two goals and attacks two goals. With five players on each…

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