Soccer Switch Point Of Attack # 1 Training Drill

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Setup

• 2 teams
• 2 grids of equal size
• good supply of cones
• 4 mini goals
• good supply of balls
• pinnies
• 15-25 min

Rules & Objectives

• each team defends 2 goals
• one neutral player in each grid
• teams score by connecting 3 passes and switching to the neutral player in the adjacent grid who
• lays off for a player of the possessing team to score a goal
• neutral players are not allowed to score
• repeat sequence
• kick ins only

Variations

• limit number of touches
• goals can only be scored with a first touch
• the pass to switch the grid must be lofted
• adjust size of grid depending on the age and ability of the group

Coaching Points

• switch point of attack
• ball movement
• angle, distance and timing of support
• vision
• decision making
• verbal and visual communication
• quick transitions