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Diagonal Receive & Switch — Open Across the Body

A passing pattern where the receiver checks diagonally, opens across the body and transfers the ball into the opposite lane.

Improve diagonal receiving shape and the first touch required to switch play to the opposite side.
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Diagonal Switch
Players
5
Duration
12 min
Equipment
Balls, Cones
Difficulty
Intermediate
Age group
U10–U18
Category
Passing
Type
Passing & Receiving

Organization

Set three staggered stations. Player A passes diagonally into B, who receives across the body and switches to C on the far side before rotating.

Coaching Points

Check shoulders before receiving | Arrive side-on | Receive with the far foot | First touch should open the switch | Pass with enough pace to travel

Progressions

  • Add a passive defender closing the receiver from one shoulder.

Regressions

  • Remove pressure and fix the passing sequence.
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