Soccer Passing

Switching Play — Wide to Wide

Trains players to move the ball quickly from one side to the other to find space and overloads.

20 minDuration
10 playersGroup size
IntermediateDifficulty
40×30 mSpace needed
Bibs, cones, ballsEquipment

Setup

40×30 m grid. Two wide zones (5 m each side). Central zone 30×30 m.

Instructions

  1. 4 central players work the ball. 2 wide players one each side.
  2. Ball must travel from left winger to right winger within 6 passes.
  3. Defenders (3) can only enter wide zones once the ball arrives.
  4. Score = switch completed cleanly.

Coaching Points

✓ Central players create passing angles quickly.
✓ Wide player opens body early.
✓ No square passes in central zone if defender is close.

Progressions

→ Limit central players to 2 touches.
→ Add a fourth defender.
→ Winner is team that completes most switches in 5 min.

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