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Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): 3 Grid Game Switching Play

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Tim Ufford

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Tim Ufford
Name: Tim Ufford
City: Amarillo
Country: United States of America
Membership: Adult Member
Sport: Football/Soccer
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Description

In this practice we look the transition from defence to attack through emphasising:

  • Counter pressing to win the ball back early.
  • Play forward on winning the ball back if possible.
  • Encourage the players in possession to switch the ball to release pressure, playing through the defensive line.

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Switching play possession

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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Switching play possession
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Switching play possession (20 mins)

Session Organisation:

  • 3 teams of 4 divided into 3 segments of the pitch
  • Play a 4v2 in each end zone.
  • 2 defenders are locked in the middle zone.
  • The practice begins with the ball with the coach.
  • 2 score zones with large goal at each end.
  • 1 attacker and goalkeeper locked in score zones.
Instructions:

  • The team in the centre zone will be the defending team.
  • The two teams in the end zones are the attackers and must work together to keep possession of the ball.
  • After 5 passes in one end zone, the attackers are able to switch the ball to the opposite end zone.
  • The defender must look for opportunities to cut off switching opportunities.
  • The attackers will receive a point after every 5 passes completed.
  • The defenders must attempt to win the ball, if they do so, they must find a pass to the attacker inside the score zone.
  • The attacking team that lost possession must quickly transition to win the ball back at the earliest convenience.
  • Play for 3 minute periods x 4 rounds before rotating positions.

 Coaching points (in possession): 

  • Make space as big as possible.
  • Select when to stay on the ball, when to pass the ball.
  • Draw in defenders to play through them when possible.
  • Quick movements to support the player on the ball.
  • Disguise needed to play through defending players in the central zone.
Coaching points (Out of Possession):

  • Put initial pressure on the ball carrier..
  • The 2nd player must attempt to read the play.
  • 2 defenders in red zone look to cut out passing channels for ball to be played through to blues.
  • Play forwards to score when winning possession.

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