Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Switching the play_movement and passing_connecting runs_in possession

Switching the play passing patterns. (25 mins)

Switching the play - passing, receiving

Combination play between player 1 and 2 on left side, as above, followed by movement on right (diagonal run up-field) by 3 and switch of play.

3 then returns ball back across to 1 and they repeat downfield.

Rotate players and repeat reps. Continuous.

Adaptations (Progressions & Regressions):

1 > 4 

Challenges, Conditions or Targets:

Rhythm, control, timing of movements, pace on passes.

1/2 field Switch the play with wide channels (35 mins)

9v9 1/2 field with cones marking wide channels.  Big goals each end.

7/11 for both teams remain in the wide channels unless played in (allowed to move into central area if moving to receive a pass specifically made to them).

1pt for every switch from one channel to the other.

1pt for a pass that breaks the lines and connects with a player moving in from the wide channel.

1pt for an assist from the wide channel.

1pt for a goal.

Adaptations (Progressions & Regressions):

Allow 7/11 freedom of movement.

Challenges, Conditions or Targets:

Points system to encourage using the width, switching the play and connecting runs in behind from the wide areas.

Coaching:  7/11 holding the width and creating separation to receive/diagonal runs in behind.  GK/4/2/3, positioned as a pivot to create the switch opportunity.  Bypass a player to move the ball quickly, diagonal forward passes. Timing of runs, create the pass.