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turning and switching play through a central player

a soccer coaching drill from

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Objective: to encourage turning and switching play through a central player

Set Up

· Use cones to mark out area

· Area minimum of 30 x 30 meters.

· Area has a defined 10 x 10 central grid area.

· Supply of balls

· Bibs

Structure

30 x 30 meter area has a central grid of 10 x 10 that only the link player can play in. The other attackers and defenders must stay out of this area. Objective is to keep possession and whenever possible play through the central link player, who must look to turn and switch to free players.

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Coaching Tips

· Link player to create space to receive the football

· Create good angles

· Get on half turn and receive with back foot

· Good communication

· Control away from defenders and into space

· Head up and accurate passing

Progressions

Condition all attacking players to a maximum of two touches.

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