Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Switching the field

TR2 : Switching drill (10-15 mins)

Set up: 

-15m width x 45m length field 

-Field marked in thirds (back, middle, top)

-1 goal at the end of the top third

Description: 

Players look to advance up the field, utilizing switching plays to cross the ball from one side to the other. Coach will play the ball out to either player on the wing( left or right). First player will cross the ball on the ground(1st) for receiving player to make a drop pass(2nd) to teammate in the center. That player will make a short pass(3rd) to the other teammate in the center ; who will set teammate(4th) on the wing to cross back to the other side. Players on the wing will initiate the advance up the field by switching the field(diagonally) and receiving a switch while moving up the field. The two center players will shift from left to right to support teammates on the wings. Each group will complete one switch/cross in each third of the field. Players aim to score upon receiving the switch/cross in the top third. Players reset at starting cones.

Progressions: 

• Add defenders
• minimize touches

Coaching points: 

• Communicate with teammates before and after receiving a pass
• scan/observe teammates movements to effectively gauge pass
• lean back to lift the ball to cross in the air
• timely actions and movements to support players receiving and switching the field