Switch lanes through central relay

Session focused on using central play to switch of play and accelerate on the opposite side. Work on combination play in the midfield and the quality of the first pass after drawing a defender.

Drill #1

Switch of play using the central midfielder

Ideal passing circuit to work on switching play through the central midfielder, who will drop back to offer a solution to teammates....

Drill #2

Switch of play, information gathering, and defensive positioning play

By adding a goalkeeper, this drill allows your players to work on switches of play and game awareness before initiating the pass (attack), as well as positional play in defense....

Drill #3

Recovery and Switch of Play in an 8v8 on 2 Zones

Still based on Positional Play, this exercise allows you to work with your players on quick recovery (gegenpressing) as well as switching play under pressure. A perfect mix!...

Drill #4

Warm-up: ball passing work

Excellent warm-up drill for ball control to practice touches and passes....

Session Objectives & Focus Areas

Passes Counter-pressing Positional play Circuit Defensive transition Pressing Build-up play Scanning Transition

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