The Switch is also a common Sub Unit skill, and sometimes new teams perform this skill without recognising it. Purely and simply the Switch Pass changes the direction of the attack.
The purpose of the Switch is to gain an advantage over you opposition by creating an overlap in attack (eg. 2 on 1 situation) or create a gap for you team-mate to run through and potentially score.
Teaching points:
Common errors
Have a look at the basic video clip on how the Switch Pass is performed (Switch Drill – Play clips) then have a look at how it is performed in a game (Switch – Demo clips). Take note of how the player with the ball makes sure their defender is chasing them before they switch.
"""^^rdf:XMLLiteral ; sioc:content """ The Switch is also a common Sub Unit skill, and sometimes new teams perform this skill without recognising it. Purely and simply the Switch Pass changes the direction of the attack. The purpose of the Switch is to gain an advantage over you opposition by creating an overlap in attack (eg. 2 on 1 situation) or create a gap for you team-mate to run through and potentially score. Teaching points: Communicate the move with the receiverReceiver initially runs parallel with the passerPasser runs across field to widen the attack angel, thereby drawing the defender acrossThree quarters distance is covered, then the receiver steps back infield towards the passerThe passer rotates their body in direction of receiver and delvers a soft pass, eg. Switch with player of left, turn left shoulder and pass leftDirect pass to receivers handsReceiver looks at ballReceiver straightens attack and accelerates through the gapCommon errors Not a wide enough angle by passerReceiver moves in too early (thereby allowing the defenders to changes players)Receiver not looking at ballPasser turns wrong direction eg. Player has back to receiver and therefore receiver cannot see the ball until the last secondMisdirected passReceiver not straighteningHave a look at the basic video clip on how the Switch Pass is performed (Switch Drill – Play clips) then have a look at how it is performed in a game (Switch – Demo clips). Take note of how the player with the ball makes sure their defender is chasing them before they switch. Switch Drill – Play Clip Switch – Demo Clip """ ; sioc:topic