Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Switching Play

Midfield Switch (20 mins)

Organisation

(S-Set, LP-Lofted Pass)

20 Minutes Approx

12 Players (Adaptable)

Mark out pitch into two outside 10M (A+C) areas and a central 20M (B).

Divide players into three teams of 4 Red, Blue, and Black.

Place two Black players in each end zone and play 4v4 in the central area.

Rotate end zone players and adapt playing size to standard of players and numbers.

How to Play

Maintain possession in central area with different conditions (Three/Five Passes Two/Three Touch) then set to one of the Black players in end zone who switches play with lofted pass to opposite end zone.

The receiving player returns the ball with short pass to team who set the pass and the game continues.

Possible Coaching Points

Encourage the players to work the ball with good pass selection and set the end zone player with quality to allow for one touch lofted pass.

Encourage end zone players to support central players with positional awareness and communication.

8v8 SSG (30 mins)

Small-Sided Game 8v8 (30mins)

Let them play, but look out for reinforcement of principles.

1. Movement off the ball - Looking to play different roles.

2. Passing and receiving technique.

3. Work rate and concentration when fatigued.

4. Full-backs attacking and midfield players finding space. Strikers providing targets.