Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Switching point of attack / Relieve pressure JG

Rondo - Switch play (20 mins)

Warm up Rondo

8 v 4 rondo with one attacking player in the middle creating constant triangles throughout the circle. 2 touches maximum.

Players in blue will play keep away from red team. Players will need to recognize the passing channels that become open at all times. More importantly players will need to recognize when the red team is closing down spaces and will need to find the other side of the circle where space should be open. This can be done by either passing across if the pass is available or by combination passing to eventually get to open space. Once this open space becomes closed down players should find other side. Players are constantly switching sides to avoid press.

* The red line denotes possible passing lanes.

4 Goals (30 mins)

Blue team will defend 2 goals and red team will defend 2 goals. Following the guidelines from the previous drills players will switch the field every time they are being pressed and space is open on the other side. Now with the addition of being able to exploit the space and being able to score. Players should also recognize that once ball is switched most likely the numerical advantage is created on the attack. The picture depicts a 2v1 situation where the numerical advantage is present and should be exploited.