15 min
6-18 players
Tactical

Switch of play along the back line with long ball and 2v1 finishing

An offensive build-up exercise ideal for working on switching play along the back line, the aerial long ball to the striker, and finishing in a 2v1.

Description

Set up your players on a full field as shown in the diagram: a right back (A) in a high position on the right side with a line of balls, a center back (B) in the center, a left back (C) in a high position on the left side with a line of balls, a central midfielder (D) in the center at the center ...

Switch of play along the back line with long ball and 2v1 finishing

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