Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Playing out from the back – individualised CB practice in a 4-3-3 formation

Individual practice (20 mins)

Playing out from the back – individualised CB practice in a 4-3-3 formation

2 and a half minute 1 and a half rest, 4 blocks. Low workload

This practice includes 5 mini goals for a single player to pass into, replicating receiving players in a 4-3-3 as show above. This poses problems for defenders when looking to build play with quick decision in possession.

Player receives the ball from the GK. Players will look to play in 1 or 2 touches, taking the ball at their body at the right time, recognising when to open out or when to switch play. The idea of the practice is for the CB is pass into each goal, replicating a pass into the player

Players must use both feet and step into the ball when the pass demands it

Key coaching points

Tactical – movement to receive and body shape to play in 1 or 2 touches

Technical – passing accuracy and first touch to control

Social – gain understanding of teammates (mini goal positions)

Coaching questions

What should your first thought when receiving

What option feels more natural when passing and what feels more difficult.

Progression

Coaches can call an individual number and the CB reacts to the call and hits a pass