95-P4 · Technical practice · Ages 9–11
231 Central Build-Up Play to Finish
231 Central Build-Up Play to Finish is a technical practice for ages 9 and up (8 players, 20 × 30 yards) that works on passing, movement and finishing.
Develop central build-up play and finishing using a 231 structure. Transferable from 7v7 and 9v9 into 433 principles.
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1:37 - Age group
- Ages 9–11, 12–14, 15–17, 18+
- Players
- 8 players
- Area
- 20 × 30 yards (1/4 Pitch)
- Time
- 25–35 minutes
- Goalkeeper
- Yes
- Coaches
- 1
- Practice type
- Technical practice
- Coach level
- Advanced (B Licence)
How it's set up
Want your team to build centrally with more purpose? This technical build-up practice shows how central combinations, smart rotations, and well-timed runs can unlock space and lead to high-quality chances. Watch how simple passes turn into dangerous attacks when the detail is right. Develop central build-up play and finishing using a 231 structure. Transferable from 7v7 and 9v9 into 433 principles.
Key coaching points
- Focus on quality of passing and control to set the tempo
- Go and Show movement to mimic losing players
- Timing of forward runs to meet the ball at pace
Also in the full practice
- 1 progression to make it harder as your players improveIn Club
- The coach-led video (1:37) 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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