Back Three Defensive Behaviour | 4 Attackers vs 3 Defenders

Setup

Pitch: Six cones mark out the playing area; there are two goals at the ends.

Equipment: 2 goals, 6 cones and several balls.

Players: Three teams plus goalkeepers.

Three players of one team are in the playing area as defenders and play against four players of the attacking team.
The fourth player of the defending team stands next to the team's own goal with the ball.
The attackers try to score a goal; the back three tries to intercept the ball.
As soon as the attackers have finished — with a goal or a missed chance — they leave the playing area immediately behind the goal they attacked.
The third team comes into the playing area as quickly as possible. The previous defenders become the attacking team; their fourth player dribbles into the playing area with the ball. The new team defends.

Watch for correct shifting across of the defensive line.
Watch for correct pushing up and pressure on the opponent — a defensive triangle when the attack comes through the centre, a sickle shape and tucking in when the attack comes down the sides.
Close down the passing lanes.