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LOGINWarm up: Turn on the switch
Use this three-part session to create gaps in the defence by switching play and then making the killer pass.
WHY USE IT
This three-part session develops players’ awareness and ability to switch the play in the creative phase, with the aim of creating gaps in the opposition’s defence to play a killer central pass, creating goalscoring opportunities.
SET UP
Set up an area relative to your players’ age and ability. Split the area into quarters. Two teams of five can play simultaneously initially, working in opposite directions with a ball each. Two players from each team should start on opposing sides of the area, with their remaining players working in the middle. Add a neutral player to play centrally for both teams if numbers allow.
HOW TO PLAY
Teams aim to switch the play from one of their end target players to the other, via the central players where possible. Once they have been doing this successfully and at a good tempo for a few minutes, they can then play against each other with one ball.
COACHING POINTS
Encourage central players to work in different quarters to their team-mates, offering angles of support. Players should aim to receive with the back foot, with an open body, to enable a quick switch of play.
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