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Players must switch play before they can score
  • Attacking
  • 8 - 15

Split Zone Switching Play

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dave

Written by Dave Clarke

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This activity is all about using switches of play to change the point of attack which then puts pressure on the opposition's weaker side. The set up forces the attacking team to switch play before they can score a goal.

Coaching Objectives

  • Changing the point of attack
  • Scanning to see where space is
  • Movement and support
  • First touch
  • Through passes
  • Playing out from the back
  • Crossing and finishing
  • Body shape to receive

 

Drill Setup

  • 4 x 5minutes Mins
  • 18 Players
  • 1 main 2 target Goals
  • 9 Bibs
  • 3/4 pitch y

What the Players Do

Using three-quarters of a full-size pitch set up a large goal at one end and two target goals at the other. The half with the team defending the two small goals is split into two zones. Place balls…

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