Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): ASE G03 Emerald - Improve switching play through midfield

Switch Play Rondo (20 mins)

Intervals:

2 min games + 1 min rest x 5 games = 15 min

Setup:

4 quadrants as shown, each one is 15x15.

2 teams of 8 numbered 1-8

Activity:

Attacking team must complete 5 passes and then can switch to other grid.

1 point for each successful switch (switch plus 1 pass).

Defense scores by winning ball and dribbling/passing to maintain possession outside of grid.

Coaching Points:

~ When to switch (body position, play what you face, don't force it)

~ 1 or 2 touch

~ body shape (face the way you want to play)

8v8 in midfield (30 mins)

Intervals:

6 min work + 1 min rest x 3 games = 21 min

Setup:

3/4 field (60x70)

Wide gates setup as shown (nice and wide to play through)

2 teams setup in 1-3-3-1

Activity:

Teams MUST go through a wide gate before going to goal.

Can dribble or pass ball through gate (onside applies though).

Coaching Points:

~ #2/3 providing width

~ #6 plays deeper (position to see ball and goal)

~ #8/10 position when ball is central

~ #8/10 position when ball is wide

~ Cues of when to penetrate (numbers even or up) vs. possess (switch play)

Progression:

~ Playing through a gate (in attacking half) is worth 1 point; Scoring is worth 3 points. No restrictions otherwise.