level one & two
Purpose • Change the point of the attack.
1 The Ball Carrier attracts his Defender.
2 Gets on the outside of him and runs across field at pace.
3 Receiver stands deep and wide and initially also runs out to attract and hold his Defender in place.
4 The Ball Carrier with his Defender in pursuit, heads out towards Receiver who steps and changes
direction back inside Ball Carrier.
5 Ball Carrier turns (always keeping Receiver in view) and passes back inside to Receiver
who straightens and takes the gap left by the Defender who is chasing the Ball Carrier.
Switch
Important Points
• Ball Carrier must run out at pace.
• Receiver should be deep and wide. In fact, when
Ball Carrier calls the play, the Receiver should
automatically take at least one step out and back.
-
• The Ball Carrier’s turn should be done in a manner
that the Receiver is always in view and also, the
Receiver should have a clear view of the ball at
all times.
-
• It is essential that the Ball Carrier’s pass delivery
is made on the correct leg. The pass should be
made when the Ball Carrier’s weight is on the foot
farthest from the Receiver. This allows the
Ball Carrier to rotate his upper body towards the
Receiver. Not only is this the most comfortable
method but it aids in the distance and accuracy
of the pass.
• Receiver must straighten and run onto the ball.
• Communication between the Ball Carrier and
Receiver throughout the process is crucial to
the success of the Switch.
-
• During the switch, players should endeavour to
stay wide apart. Thus ensuring that the one
defender cannot touch them both.
