Tag Archives for " Switching Play "

0 Switching the point of Attack to Exploit Space

By Philip Connolly Objective: The objective of the following training session is to work the players to be aware of and have the ability to switch the point of attack in order to exploit space or overload situations. Practice 1: Practice designed to force the players into switching the point of attack. Two teams of six

1 Switching Play to Attack from Wide

By George Kee Area Size: Half Field # of Players: 12-18 Time: 20 Minutes Objectives • To develop attacking combinations used during a switch of play • To develop timing of runs in behind the backline • To understand movements of winger and full back on weak side Description: Player A starts by dribbling through gate

0 Four Goal Games

This week's Animated Drill Video shares some ideas for four goal games that focus on training your players to be more aware of their spacing and look for opportunities to switch the point of attack. The diagrams are created with the session planner on Planet Training that is available through from Planet.Training. Please feel free to

0 Switching the Play to Utilize a 2 v 1

By Sean Pearson Area Size: 40 x 46 Yards Teams: 20 mins Players: 7 v 7 + 2 Objectives To switch the ball early and often To use the neutral to overload the fullback 2v1 Set-Up Two teams set up in a 3-2-1 formation with 4 zones. 2 end zones for the GKs, a central zone for

0 Changing the Direction of Play - Part 2

By Sean Reed - Objective This session focuses changing direction of play. Looking to exploit space, create overloads in order to maintain possession to play forward. Part 2 Session 1 Diagram 1 Set Up Possession 7 v 7 Within an area 9 grids of 20x15yds 8 completed passes = a goal Unlimited touches then restrict

0 Changing the Direction of Play

By Sean Reed - Objective This session focuses changing direction of play. Looking to exploit space, create overloads in order to maintain possession to play forward. Part 1 Session 1 Diagram 1 Set Up This session can be carried out with different numbers within each team. For the session above the we are using 2

0 The Controlling Defensive Midfielder

By Alex Trukan Defensive midfielder’s position has been recognised as a key to both defensive and attacking security for years. Many centre backs are becoming confident with the ball and many defensive midfielders are playing as the last man, the center back position has continued to evolve. The line between centre backs and defensive midfielders is

0 Creating Space for Full Backs

By Alex Trukan The full back is, without a question, a player largely involved in an attacking phase of any team. Modern full backs not only produce crosses but also cut inside to finish, combine with midfielders or even take up more play making roles in the centre of the pitch. All of these actions, however,

0 Transition / Switch of Play Using Goalkeepers

0 Circulating the Ball Across the Back Line

By Alex Trukan It can be often witnessed when a team plays the ball endlessly between the centre backs and across the back line. Fans often associate this situation with a boring moment of the game and encourage the team to play forwards earlier. However, there is often a purpose to this patience way of

0 Is Shot Stopping No Longer Enough?

By Wayne Henderson - Joe Hart being replaced at English Premier League side Manchester City by Claudio Bravo is the latest example of the changing demands and expectations on today's Goalkeepers. Possession of the ball is now rightly looked upon as being a fundamental aspect in the modern game, teams at all levels are “playing out

0 CSW Extra 1 - Game to Improve Switching Play

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