50-P8 · Wave of play · U15–U17
Switch Play to Attack-Wave
Switch Play to Attack-Wave is a wave of play for U15–U17 teams (14 players, 30 × 36 yards) that works on movement, overloads and switching play.
Ignite fast, dynamic attacking play with this high-intensity wave game, designed to sharpen decision-making and execution in the final 3rd.
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1:53 - Age group
- U15–U17
- Players
- 14 players
- Area
- 30 × 36 yards (1/3 Pitch)
- Time
- 25–35 minutes
- Practice type
- Wave of play
- Coach level
- Advanced (B Licence)
How it's set up
This fast-paced attacking wave game develops quick, decisive forward play through a 3 v 2 overload in the final third. Set up in a 30 by 36-yard area with a 12-yard middle zone, the game starts with a mandatory switch of play before attacking 3 v 2 towards the opposite goal. Following each attack, the player responsible for the final action leaves the field and joins the station on the sidelines, while the remaining two attackers become defenders in the middle zone. The opposing team then initiates a new attack, beginning with another switch of play.
Key coaching points
- Drive forward to create options left and right - committing a press from defenders
- Quick Transition - Attackers must react instantly after finishing to recover defensively
- Effective Overloads - Utilise the 3v2 advantage by making quick decisions and exploiting space
Also in the full practice
- 2 progressions to make it harder as your players improveIn Club
- 3 player questions to check understanding during the practiceIn Club
- The coach-led video (1:53) how to set it up and deliver itIn Club
- Add it to your team's Dugout drop it into a session plan with your warm-up and gameIn Club
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