Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): YDP-Horizontal Switch of Play

TWU (15 mins)

Organization: 6 or more players in 40 x 30 yard grid

A. In the first grid, we use two balls, one at each end line. Players start at the cones and play a pass to their right at the same time they both peel off to the side they played the pass, control it with first touch and play it to the opposite end line with second touch.

B. Field opens up. Inside players must be minimum of half of outside player. Players must recieve and play to open player on opposite cone. Each run must be started once entering middle square. Challenege to most switches in 1:30 and then rotate new players in.

Coaching Points:

-Weight and accuracy of pass

-Reception on lead foot

-Pace and timing of movement

-One touch to receive, one to pass

-Picking up the head to find players

EA

Organization:

6v6 or 7v7 +2

Players look to try and score on small goals but must switch point of the attack prior to scoring by crossing halfway line (red)

Coaching Points:

-Keep possession to switch point of the attack accurately and with appropriate speed

-Penetration into goal after switch