In this coaching course filmed exclusively for CV Academy, Sunderland foundation phase coach Finbarr Lynch takes a group of Under-10 players through a series of practices designed to develop their understanding of how and when to switch play.

The session, which Lynch takes alongside fellow foundation phase coach Ethan Wood, starts with a switch-box warm-up that introduces the theme of switching play. It then progresses into three practices that further develop the idea: a technical passing practice, a directional game and a small-sided game featuring neutral wide players to encourage frequent switches.

We hope you enjoy it! Please also click on the Resources tab to access the accompanying session plan in PDF form.