In this article you will learn 3 simple plays that you need to know in order to perform well on a soccer field. The good thing with these is that they are not advanced.

After few sessions you will be able to successfully use them while practicing or playing regular games. Let’s start…

Wall Pass

The wall pass is one of the most used plays. You should perform it when there is enough space behind the defender to run into; when you have a properly positioned teammate that is prepared to act as wall; and both you and your teammate are aware of what you aim to do.

One popular drill is to have a teammate acting like a defender and one that acts like a wall. The drill is executed by passing the ball to your teammate (the wall) and then sprint into the free space behind the defender (the other teammate) to receive a return pass from the wall.

The teammate that is acting as defender should not try to steal the ball from you. However, he should attack you and pretend like it was a real game.

The general rule for when you should perform a wall pass is when your opponent is close to you.

My personal experience is that about 1 yard between you and the defender is perfect. However, the closer you opponent is the bigger chance is for getting around him.

The most widely used part of your foot while performing a wall pass is the inside. However, you can also perform a wall pass by using your outside or instep part too. It is up to you to decide which suits you needs best depending on the current situation.

Switching

Performing switching plays during a corner kick is a great tactic for beating your opponents.

The purpose is to first run either at the first or last post and as you are approaching the 18 yard box, change your direction and run in the opposite.

Switching plays is great for causing confusion in your opponent’s defense and create space for your teammates to run into.

Passing Into Space

The purpose with passing into space is to beat the defense line by performing a fast run into free space. One drill that is pretty fun and that you should try out is called running after the ball.

The drill is performed by first standing at the line, side to side with a teammate. Then the coach or a third teammate should pass the ball forward.

After the ball is passed, you and your teammate should run after it and the first one that reaches the ball is the winner.

Summary

These three plays are not advanced, yet, many soccer players never use them during the soccer games.

It is imoportant to remember that everything you learn during the practice is supposed to be tried out during your regular games.