52-P5 · Skill practice · Ages 12–14
Centre Back's Playing Out From the Back
Centre Back's Playing Out From the Back is a skill practice for ages 12 and up (10 players, 20 × 30 yards) that works on passing, movement and penetration.
This practice is designed to develop CB's who can confidently step into midfield and help break the first line of opposition pressure.
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1:28 - Age group
- Ages 12–14, 15–17, 18+
- Players
- 10 players
- Area
- 20 × 30 yards (1/4 Pitch)
- Time
- 25–35 minutes
- Practice type
- Skill practice
- Coach level
- Intermediate (C Licence)
How it's set up
Set up a 20 by 30-yard area with the blue team focusing on attacking and the red team defending. The pitch is divided into three 10-yard zones. The first zone features a 3 v 1 overload, with the goalkeeper and two centre-backs playing against a lone striker. The middle zone consists of a 1 v 1 battle between midfielders, while the final zone is a 2 v 1 in favour of the defenders. Players must remain in their designated zones until one of the centre-backs successfully steps into midfield. Once this occurs, the opposition striker must stay in their zone, while the attacking team gains a 2 v 1 advantage in the middle zone. Additionally, once the ball enters the final zone, the attacking midfielder is permitted to join the attack, creating a 2 v 2 attack in the final zone.
Key coaching points
- Switch play before stepping to shift defenders and create space.
- Switch play before stepping to shift defenders and create space.
- Step into midfield to create overloads and break defensive lines.
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 (1:28) 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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