Animated sequence · fixed camera
Watch the Switch in action
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M1 sells right; M2 closes from depth.
The two runners begin on opposing forward angles.
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Coach approvedTwo-player pattern
Switch
The carrier makes the defender travel. The support runner waits, crosses behind and receives a backward pass into the space the defence has just left.
- Carrier
- Forward-right
- Support
- Late line behind
- Pass
- Soft and backward
- Finish
- Straighten · simple option
01 · Live match example
The Switch works. The finish does not.
Switzerland use a late Switch to turn England and create a three-on-two. The opening is real; an unnecessary long pass loses it. Watch the direction change separately from the final mistake.
England v Switzerland · Men’s 45 · World Cup 2024
Match time 42:39–42:48
Separate the good movement from the bad finish
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The carrier takes the defence one way before the support runner changes the angle underneath. Once the defence turns, the Switch has done its job: straighten or use the nearest safe pass instead of forcing the long finish.
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Pull them one way. Attack back underneath.
Press Play and watch M2 stay behind M1 until the defence travels, then cross late, receive backward and straighten into the space.
Create the opening, then protect it
Start with two players to establish the late crossover, then add defenders and outside support so the receiver must choose the straight run or nearest safe pass.
01
Sell the first line
M1 carries forward-right. M2 stays behind and parallel until M1 has made the defender travel.
02
Cross late
M2 changes angle behind M1. M1 gives a soft backward pass without either player stopping.
03
Finish the advantage
Add a second defender and outside support. M2 straightens first, then runs or gives the nearest safe pass.