Week 11: Switching Play to Break Compact Blocks

Module: Master The Game: 12-18 Years Old Classroom: Use The 360TFT Game Model Phase: In Possession

Session Focus

Switching Play to Break Compact Blocks

This session develops players’ ability to switch the point of attack quickly and effectively to exploit space on the weak side of compact defensive blocks.

Key Learning Outcomes

• Recognising when to switch play
• Quality and timing of long diagonal passes
• Movement on the weak side to receive
• Creating and exploiting 1v1 situations wide
• Patience in possession before switching

Coaching Points

• Scanning to identify space on far side
• Technique for accurate long passes
• Body position to receive switch passes
• Speed of play after switching
• Building up on one side to create space on the other

This content is part of the 360TFT Football Coaching Academy - Use The 360TFT Game Model

Note: Full session diagrams and detailed coaching points are available in the Football Coaching Academy classroom.