54-P9 · Functional practice · U15 up to adult
Break Lines to Attack
Break Lines to Attack is a functional practice for U15 up to adult teams (11 players, 20 × 25 yards) that works on passing, movement and penetration.
This 4 v 4 + 3 possession rondo sharpens build-up play, focusing on a back 3 and midfield 3 while incorporating floaters for fluid movement.
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1:35 - Age group
- U15 up to adult
- Players
- 11 players
- Area
- 20 × 25 yards (1/8 Pitch)
- Time
- 30–35 minutes
- Goalkeeper
- No
- Coaches
- 1
- Practice type
- Functional practice
- Coach level
- Advanced (B Licence)
How it's set up
This 4 v 4 + 3 possession practice focuses on building play with a back three and a midfield three while utilising floaters. The practice is conducted in a 20 by 25-yard area with two mini goals positioned at either end. The objective is for the team in possession to complete a minimum of five passes before utilising one of the end floaters to combine and finish. Players in possession are restricted to their designated zones, while the floaters and defenders have the freedom to move. If the defenders win possession, they must look to combine with a floater and finish in the mini goals as quickly as possible.
Key coaching points
- Entice the press - find the free player directly or indirectly through combinations
- Maintain width and depth to stretch the defence and create passing lanes
- Focus on quick, accurate passes to move the ball efficienty
Also in the full practice
- 1 progression to make it harder as your players improveIn Club
- 3 player questions to check understanding during the practiceIn Club
- The coach-led video (1:35) how to set it up and deliver itIn Club
- Add it to your team's Dugout drop it into a session plan with your warm-up and gameIn Club
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