Training cycle

Draw pressure and switch

2 weeks
6 sessions
U14 - U17
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Draw pressure and switch
Sessions per week: 1 2 3

About this cycle

This cycle focuses on drawing a defender on one side to switch of play at the right moment. The work emphasizes the ability to bring the opponent in and play quickly to the opposite side. The sessions highlight game awareness, the quality of switches of play, and exploiting the weak side. The objective is to move the opposing block and create spaces through intelligent use of width.

Cycle objectives

  1. To draw a defender on one side to free up the opposite side.
  2. Attract the opposing block before switching play.
  3. Achieve clean and quick switches of play.
  4. Exploit the weak side to unbalance the opponent.
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Cycle objectives & focus areas

Offensive combinations Using width

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