Back Four Utilizing Wide Areas

• Mark a restricted zone with a 30-meter diameter from the center line
• Place two mini-goals in the restricted zone at the center line
• Divide into 6 defenders, 7 attackers, and 1 goalkeeper

• None of the players may run through the restricted zone, and the attacking team (Blue) may not play the ball through it either.
• The attacking team attempts to score. The defending team tries to prevent this by shifting. After regaining possession, the defenders aim to play the ball into one of the mini-goals. The exercise starts alternately from the left and right side.

Coaching Points

• Practice both variations: The center-back pushes up to double up or the center-back holds the center.
• Near-side center-backs: do not operate in the half-space.
• Ball with the opposing full-back: The near-side center-back covers overlapping.
• Shift compactly towards the ball.

Half of the field