Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): 9/27 B13W - Switching Play
Description
- Recognizing moments to switch play
- Timing of supporting runs
- Speed of play to open up passing channels
- Supporting player to easily switch the play
- Width in possession
When to switch?
Who can switch the play?

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20 mins
Organization: - (45x30) field
- 4 wide target players
Instructions: - 4v4 plus 2 target players for each team, both going N-S on alternate sides
- possession at first, add points for going target-to-target, first to 5 wins
Coaching Points/Questions: - Recognizing moments to switch play
- Timing of supporting runs, open body
- Speed of play to open up passing channels
- Width in possession
Who can switch the play?
Regressions: - add wide neutrals
Progressions: - add goals outside, must play target to unlock goal

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20 mins
Organization: - (60x45) field
- 4 wide small goals
Instructions: - 6v6 or similar
Coaching Points/Questions: - Recognizing moments to switch play
- Timing of supporting runs
- Speed of play to open up passing channels
- Width in possession
Who can switch the play?
Regressions: - add wide neutrals
- add target/supporting CBs on endlines
- add positional zones
Progressions: - add big goals centrally

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25 mins
Organization: - Game/scrimmage
Instructions: - 7v7
Coaching Points/Questions: - Recognizing moments to switch play
- Speed, timing of supporting runs
- Speed of play to open up passing channels
- Supporting player to easily switch play
- Width in possession
When to switch?
Who can switch the play?
Regressions: - add wide neutrals
Play animation
Play step-by-step
Repeat (toggle)
Full Screen
Pause
Stop
10 mins
Organization: - (10x10)
- 4v2s
Instructions: - Players switch roles if defender win ball
Coaching Points/Questions: - speed of play
- movement off the ball
Progressions: - 5v3s
Regressions: - 3v1s