Craig Birtwistle
| Name: | Craig Birtwistle |
|---|---|
| City: | New Jersey |
| Country: | United States of America |
| Membership: | Adult Member |
| Sport: | Football/Soccer |
Why we switch play, When to switch play, How to switch play, Where to switch play

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Time: 15 mins
Work Rate: 4 mins
Rest: 1
Reps: 3
Set up
As seen in diagram
Organization
Ball starts with 2 or 3.
A. 2 plays to 4 who switches to 6 to shoot. 6 fetches ball and joins same line.
B. 2 plays to 4 who switches to 7 to shoot. 7 fetches ball and joins opposite line.
C. 2 plays to 4 who plays back to 2 who plays around the corner pass to 7. 7 fetches ball and goes to the opposite line.
Coaching Points
Directional first touch, look over shoulder when receiving, wight of pass, movement off cones to create space

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Time: 15 mins
Work Rate: 4 mins
Rest: 1
Reps: 3
Set up
As seen in diagram
Organization
Ball starts with 10.
Ball is played into box for a 3 vs 2. The aim is to get the ball out of the midfield into the channel. Defender can track the run. Attackers can play 1v1 or they can switch ball back to middle or the other side.
Coaching Points
Directional first touch, look over shoulder when receiving, wight of pass, movement off cones to create space

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Time: 20 mins
Work Rate: 9 mins
Rest: 1 min
Reps: 2
Set up
As above
Organization
Keeper punts or throws into the midfield. This is how the scrimmage starts. First only fullbacks are allowed out wide. Progression: Opposing fullbacks can defend in the channel. This will encourage the nearest attacking mid to offer depth for the switch.
Coaching Points
Width, depth and height

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Time: 20 mins
Work Rate: 9 mins
Rest: 1 min
Reps: 2
Set up
Field with regular goals as shown.
Organization
Teams will play 8 v 8 including Goalkeepers. Regular scrimmage game with emphasis on the topic. Allow game to be free play but enforce coaching points of the day.
Coaching Points
All of points portrayed throughout the session should be enforced in a game situation.
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Arrival Scrimmage (10 mins)
Fifa 11 - 8 mins
Set up
Two lanes: Cones 5 yards apart. 30 yards total
Organization
Exercise 1: Straight run
Exercise 2: Hip out
Exercise 3: Hip in
Exercise 4: Circle partner
Exercise 5: Shoulder contact
Exercise 6: Forward and back
Exercise 7: Run and jog
Exercise 8: Bounding
Exercise 9: Plant and cut