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Curved runs: cut off the switch (2v3)

Two strikers press three defenders with curved runs that block the switch, forcing play one way. Teaches the most important pressing technique for forwards.

U11 to adultAges
5 to 10Players
30 x 25 mArea
12 to 15 minsTime

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Set-up

  • Three defenders across the back of a zone with a gate on each side.
  • Two pressing strikers.

Equipment: Cones, bibs, balls, gates

How it works

  1. Coach plays to a defender; strikers press.
  2. Curved run cuts off the pass across; second striker blocks the middle.
  3. Defenders score by dribbling or passing through a gate; strikers win it and score in a mini goal.

Coaching points

  • Curve your run: approach from the inside.
  • Press as a pair: one presses, one screens.
  • Win it and attack quickly.

Formations this drill suits

2-2 (5v5) drills3-1-2 (7v7) drills3-3-2 (9v9) drills2-4-2 (9v9) drills3-5-2 (11v11) drills4-4-2 (11v11) drills

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Make it easier

  • Defenders two-touch

Make it harder

  • Add a fourth defender

AttackersDefendersKeeper / neutral- - โ†’ Passโ†’ Runใ€ฐโ†’ Dribble

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