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FOOTBALL LANGUAGE · switch_play

Switch of play

Move the attack to the free opposite side.

01 / What this means

Switch of play

A switch of play can help a team escape pressure and use space on the opposition’s weak side.

In the game situation2 linked Decision scenarios2 game phases
Position relevanceGK · CB · FB · WB · DM · CM · AM · WINGER—
Age and developmentDEVELOP · ADVANCED · PERFORMANCE · SENIORT 2 · V 3 · D 2

02 / Age and development

Age and development

11–13
DEVELOP

A switch of play can help a team escape pressure and use space on the opposition’s weak side.

14–16
ADVANCED

A switch of play can help a team escape pressure and use space on the opposition’s weak side.

17
PERFORMANCE

A switch of play can help a team escape pressure and use space on the opposition’s weak side.

18+
SENIOR

A switch of play can help a team escape pressure and use space on the opposition’s weak side.

03 / What to look for

Common thinking error

Find the free opposite side.

Do not treat this concept as a fixed action. First read pressure, space, teammates, opponents and game phase.

04 / Related concepts

Related concepts

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Team shape

Width

Make the pitch wide.

Perception

Scanning

Look before the decision moment arrives.

Team shape

Weak side

The side where the opposition has less immediate pressure.

Passing & distribution

Passing lane

An open route for a pass.

05 / Sources and references

Sources and references

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