Warm-Up Switch of Play

Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19, Men's / Women's
Training Set Progression
Number of Players 6 - 9 players, 10-15 players, 16-22+ players

Setup

Pitch: Mark out an area of about 10 x 20 metres with four cones, designed for 12 players.

Equipment: 4 cones, bibs in three colours, 1 ball.

Players: Nominate two neutral players and divide the rest into two teams. The neutral players stand outside the short sides in a bib colour of their own, the teams stand inside the area. One team starts with the ball.

Procedure

The two teams play against each other and try to keep the ball within their own ranks.
The neutral players always play for the team in possession. They may not enter the area and may not be challenged.

Variations:

Set time or pass requirements for a switch of play.

Note: Drill idea by Eddie Plickat.

Tip

Allow ground passes only.
The outside players may only play first time.
Count the number of passes or switches of play out loud and, where appropriate, give the losing team an extra task.
The defence should make the game tight near the ball in order to build up pressure.

Training attributes

Technique

Technique: Trapping Ball control Dribbling Passing

Tactics

Tactics: Pressing Transition drill Man down/Man up

Condition

Condition: Speed of movement with ball Speed of movement off the ball

Co-ordination

Co-Ordination: Quick anticipation

Training Organization

Age: U6 - U13 U14 - U19 Men's / Women's
Duration: 10 min
Training Set: Progression
Number of Players: 6 - 9 players 10-15 players 16-22+ players
Form of Training: Team training
Exercise level: Intermediate
Training Location: Pitch Indoor