Switching play - Technical

Play on half field.

This exercise is to give your players the idea of switching play. Spend 10 - 15 minutes on this exercise, it will give your players a mental picture of switching play.

1. Six stations, with players spread equally on each station, one soccer ball, stating at position A.

2. Pass sequence: A - E, E - B, B passes to moving C who then passes to F.

3. F now starts the exercise, F - B, B - E, E to moving D and so on.

4. Players move to following group. 

Focus on:

· Body shape

· First touch

· Control

· Communication

· Pass - Accuracy, Weight and timing. 

Variation:

· Limit players to 2 touches.

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