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Playing through the lines (build-up play)
- 15 min
- 12–18 players
- 9v9
- Build-up play
12–18 players, area 54–47x24 m (penalty area to penalty area on a 9v9 pitch), balls, 2 colours of bibs, cones. Cones/poles act as opponents and show the playing areas. 2 teams play their ball from GK to GK and must pass through all the playing areas. Progression – defenders in three team units.
What the coach should look for
- Get body-open (facing forward).
- The basic principles of attacking (availability, spacing, depth, width).
- Available players in all playing areas.
- Move the team up when the ball is played forward.
- Availability, pass to players who are facing forward.
- Steer the press in one direction.
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