Switch of Play + Shot

Pitch: Six cones mark the positions and the running paths: two on each of the two wings at the halfway line and one on each side level with the penalty area. Plus one goal.

Equipment: 6 cones, 1 goal and several balls.

Players: Players A and B on the two wings plus one goalkeeper.

• Player A dribbles to the first cone; Player B sets off at the same time at a matching running speed.
• Player A plays a lofted ball into the running path of Player B.
• Player B takes it in their stride towards the goal line while Player A runs into the goal area.
• Player B crosses to Player A, who finishes first time on goal.
• Player A then switches to position B and Player B to position A.

Progression: The level of difficulty is adjusted to the level of ability.

• Easy: lofted ball straight to the player, who controls the ball and then takes it in their stride.
• Medium: lofted ball straight to the player, who takes the ball in their stride with the first touch.
• Hard: lofted ball into the run; the ball is taken in stride immediately.