Tactics

SWITCHING PLAY – box switch

in Attacking, Tactics

Simple fact. Being able to switch play makes the pitch bigger and give more options to create goalscoring situations – this variant on the theme looks at switching play from a counter attack MORE

TACTICS TIPS – switching play

in Attacking, Tactics

Teams will often find they cannot break down a defence because it is too compact – but there will always be space somewhere on the pitch to exploit MORE

SWITCHING PLAY – creating space

in Ball Control and Footwork, Tactics

This is a fun session with players using a range of techniques for long and short passing. It improves their awareness of when and where they can turn with the ball, to switch the play. MORE

SWITCHING PLAY – switch to score

in Passing, Tactics

This game encourages teams to switch play and to create space away from the ball – it is a condition of the game that teams must switch before they can score a goal. MORE

Switching play – Make the tactic work for your...

in Tactics, Tips and advice

Watching the success of the England women’s team at the Euros in Holland earlier this month they showed why teams need to use tactics to create space at the back for clever attackers to exploit. MORE

One nil up, two men down

in Tactics, Tips and advice

Your team is 1-0 up but your opponents have a two-man advantage. A game to teach each team the importance of setting out the tactics to hold on to a lead. MORE