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Switch the Play First Time

Switch it first time. Check the far flank before the ball arrives, open your body, and strike the diagonal first time to the winger in space.

Live animationPOS
Duration
8 min
Total drill time
Players
3
Recommended
Pitch
48 × 30 m
Setup space
Level
Advanced
Skill required
Intensity
Medium
Physical demand
Age band
U11-U12
Any format

Setup & instructions

A feeder plays into the switcher, who redirects it first time to the far flank. Emphasise scanning the far side before the ball arrives, an open body, and a clean first-time strike of the long diagonal. Rotate the roles.

Setup time: 1 min

Coaching focus

FROM SESSION PLAN

Coaching points

  • Scan the far side before it arrives
  • Open the body to receive across it
  • One touch, strike through the diagonal
  • Keep it driven and accurate
  • Switch before the defence can shift

Common mistakes

  • Needing a touch because the picture was late
  • Slicing the first-time long ball
  • Under-hitting it, cut out
  • Closed body, cannot switch first time

Progressions & regressions

VARIATIONS

Progressions

  • Switch over a live presser
  • Weaker foot
  • Switch then attack the far side

Regressions

  • Allow a setting touch (the base drill)
  • Shorter switch
  • Slower feed
Audience
U11-U12

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