Written by Dave Clarke
Switching Play: Passing Sequence
This drill is run to get players to work on the technical aspect of switching play as well as the physical. Players get lots of touches of the ball working on different body shapes and receiving skills. Run at a high tempo.
Coaching Objectives
This is a passing drill that works on passing and off the ball movements with technical aspects to teach players to open up their bodies to switch play and attack the weak side of the pitchusing combination play looking for good receiving, first touch, passing and quick feet to get across to the next position. It is aimed at players understanding why and how they switch play.
Drill Setup
- 25 Mins
- 7 Players
- 30 x 20 y
Technique Tips
- Passing: Focus on accurate, weighted passes to maintain the drill’s flow.
- Receiving: Encourage players to open their bodies to receive the ball on their back foot.
- Turning: Teach central players to scan the field before turning and passing diagonally.
- Movement: Reinforce the importance of following passes to keep the figure-8 shape intact.
What the Players Do
The drill uses 7 players in an area 30 x 20 yards, 2 players at the starting point, 2 in the centre and the other 3 on the corners. Start with players all in but try to get them to work two touch once…Positional Awareness And Switching Play
A possession-based drill focusing on movement, switching play, and defensive organization within a structured zone setup.
Coaching Objectives
To develop players' ability to maintain possession, switch play effectively, and apply defensive pressure to force turnovers. Attacking players will learn how to create space, while defenders will focus on pressing and forcing errors.
Drill Setup
- 20 Mins
- 12 Players
- 4 Small Goals
- 6 Bibs
- 40 x 30 y
Technique Tips
- Attackers: Scan the field and look for quick passing options.
- Defenders: Communicate and press aggressively to limit space.
- Switch play efficiently by spreading the field and using quick ball movement.
What the Players Do
Area: 30x40 yards split into 6 zones Four outer zones: 15x15 yards Two central zones: 10x15 yards Small goals on the outer corners of the central zones Execution Steps: Divide…Behind In Three – Tactics
How to use your fullbacks/wingbacks when playing out from the goalkeeper and get in behind the opposition defence in just three passes.
Coaching Objectives
- Support play with good position
- Scan before receiving
- Be diagonal to the ball
- Pass into player's runs
- Receive on the back foot
- Be open to the play when receiving
- Vertical passes between the lines
Drill Setup
- 25 Mins
- up to 22 Players
- 2 Goals
- 10 Bibs
- Half pitch y
What the Players Do
The Concept Create a practiced pattern of play from the GK. Improve players tactical understanding and variations of our 4-2-3-1 system Develop understanding of players roles within a system…Continue Reading For Free
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