Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): UEFA A Licence - Team Training (MD-2) Speed Tactical 3.

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Keiran Thomas

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Name:	Keiran Thomas
City:	Cardiff
Country:	United Kingdom
Membership:	Adult Member
Sport:	Football/Soccer

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Session Set Up: Building From the Back 2x6mins+2mins rest.

Red team build up as a 4-3 (4-3-3) against a 4-3 (3-4-3), aiming to reach the mini goals. if the blues win the ball they have 8s to score.

Tactical Problem 1: Wingbacks lock each FB and deny wide progression

Tactical Problem 2: Pivot is screened by Striker.

Interventions: Frequent walkthrough and coaching process during the block to manage the physical loading for this session type.

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Tactical Problem 2: Pivot is Screened by Central Midfielders

The two midfielders in the pressing team work to cut off access to the pivot. This denies central progression and forces play wide or backwards, where the press can trap the ball and regain possession. With the pivot marked, the midfield line can’t connect easily and the attacking team struggles to break pressure.

Block 2: Third-Man to unlock pivot

To solve this, the midfielders ahead of the pivot must play an active role. When the pivot is screened, one of the 8s drops diagonally into a passing lane to receive in front of the block. As this player receives, the pivot moves again, either to receive a layoff or to draw a midfielder out. Simultaneously, the opposite-side 8 or full-back positions between the lines, preparing to receive the third-man pass. These coordinated movements create instability in the defensive midfield pairing and allow the ball to travel through central zones indirectly.

What if the 8 gets followed tight? Opposite 8 exploits the space left and rotates across for a vertical passing option from the CB

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Tactical Problem 1: Wingbacks Lock the Full-Backs and Deny Wide Progression

The wingbacks push high to pin the attacking full-backs, preventing simple wide progression. With the forwards pressing centrally and the midfield two ready to jump onto the pivot, the build-up becomes predictable and narrow. This limits clean access into midfield or wide channels.

Block 1: Use Rotations and Width to Disrupt the Wingback Line

To solve this, the FB moves high to drag the wingback away. allowing the pivot or 8 to roll out as a false fullback.

What if the wingbacks sit in against the rotation to mark space? FB receives and pivot rolls out to create opportunities for 2-1s to eliminate the wingback