Side Switch + Shot on Goal
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Organisation
• Cones to mark positions and running paths as shown in the image.
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Process
Player A dribbles towards the first cone. Player B starts simultaneously with adjusted running speed. Player A then plays a lofted pass into the path of B. B receives it towards the goal line while A runs into the penalty area. Then, there's a cross to A. A takes a direct shot on goal. A then switches to position B and B to A.
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Tip
Coaching Points
- Vary the difficulty level of the exercise depending on the skill level:
- Lofted pass directly to the player. Receive and then proceed (easy).
- Lofted pass directly to the player. Take it with the first touch (medium).
- Lofted pass into the run and take the ball directly (difficult).
- Vary the difficulty level of the exercise depending on the skill level:
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Field size
3/4 of the field or half field
Training Set
Main point
Duration
25 min
Age
U13 - Men's / Women's
Technique
Ball control, Dribbling, Passing, Long passes / Crosses, Shot technique/shooting, Trapping
Tactics
Games plays, Direct play to the forwards, Transitional play (shifting the game), Wing play/Crossing, Wing play without opponents
Training Organization
Number of Players
2 players, 4 players, 6 players, 8 players - 22+ players
Goalkeeper
1 goalie - 2 goalies
Form of Training
Training in pairs
Exercise level
Difficult, Easy
Training Location
Pitch
Author: Tactics easy2coach
