Building out of the back with a back four - Passing pattern 4

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, four 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, four 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 through balls into depth using various passing routes. The build-up starts from the left back. Direct one-touch passing is practised. The following passing sequence takes place: 1 - LB passes diagonally to LCM 2 - LCM passes diagonally to RCB 3 - RCB passes diagonally to RM 4 - RM passes down the line to RB 5 - RB passes diagonally to RCM 6 - RCM passes diagonally to LCB 7 - LCB passes diagonally to LM 8 - LM passes down the line to LB 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. 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.

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. - 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