Building out of the back with a back four - Passing pattern 12

Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19
Training Set Progression, Main point
Number of Players 6 - 9 players, 10-15 players

Setup

At the level of the penalty area line, 4 defenders are positioned side by side at a distance of 12-17 m. On the left at the sideline stands the LB, to his right the LCB, then the RCB, and on the right side the RB. At the level of the midfield line, 4 midfielders are positioned facing them as follows: Opposite the LB is the LM, opposite the LCB is the LCM, opposite the RCB is the RCM, and opposite the RB is the RM. The players face each other. To get a feel for the different positions, the two centre-back positions can alternatively be filled by the goalkeepers, and the two half positions in midfield by the two strikers. The following player positions exist in this system: GK - Goalkeeper LB - Left back LCB - Left centre-back RCB - Right centre-back RB - Right back LM - Left midfielder LCM - Left centre-midfielder RCM - Right centre-midfielder RM - Right midfielder LST - Left striker RST - Right striker

Procedure

The build-up play is practised with a focus on diagonal passes. The build-up starts from the left back. Direct one-touch passing is practised, with the final pass played into the path of the RM so that he can take the ball directly toward the opponent's goal. The following passing sequence takes place: 1 - LB passes diagonally to LCM 2 - LCM passes diagonally to RCB 3 - RCB passes diagonally into the run of RM 4 - RM takes the ball with one touch This passing pattern serves as a build-up play and can be trained as a continuous loop. However, the side from which the build-up starts should be alternated regularly, i.e., the passing sequence should also start from the RB. In that case, the LCB, RCM, and LM are involved. Alternative: - Depending on skill level, the passing can also be done with two touches. The ball is received with the first touch and played on with the second. - After the final pass, the player receiving the ball can look for a shot on goal.

Tip

- Due to the demands of this passing pattern, players must be highly focused. - Passes should be played with the inside of the foot or as a driven inside-of-the-foot pass. - Demand precision, sharpness, and accuracy. - Start slowly and then increase the pace. - The player expecting the pass makes a short counter-movement at the same time as the passer's backswing, or runs toward the passer and plays the ball directly forward (with 1 touch). - The pass should be played into the path of the player expecting the ball. - The passer must observe the run of the receiving player. - The check-away movement of the receiver coincides with the backswing of the passer. - Through the counter-movement of the receiver (one step back, then coming 2-4 m toward the pass), the distance between the two players is briefly reduced by approximately 4-8 m, since the passer had also moved toward the ball in anticipation. - The final receiver (RM) takes the ball with one touch, first making a counter-movement toward the RB and then running into the pass. - The left midfielder makes a counter-movement toward the sideline, positioning himself so that he can play the ball back or across, or run into the pass toward goal. - The RCM, who can also be the RST, also makes a lateral counter-movement and as soon as the pass is played, runs forward into the striker position. This running path potentially prevents running offside. - 8 cones

Training attributes

Technique

Technique: Trapping Passing Shot technique/shooting

Tactics

Tactics: Team behavior Opening the field

Condition

Condition: Speed of movement with ball Speed of movement off the ball Strength training

Co-ordination

Co-Ordination: Quick anticipation Quick processing

Training Organization

Age: U6 - U13 U14 - U19
Duration: 15 min
Training Set: Progression Main point
Number of Players: 6 - 9 players 10-15 players
Form of Training: Individual training Team training
Exercise level: Intermediate Difficult
Spatial Behavior: Half-field
Training Location: Pitch