5v4 Box Defence — Screen Edge and Track Late Runner
Four defenders plus goalkeeper face five attackers. The extra attacker starts deeper and times a late run into the edge or box.
Protect the penalty area against a late arriving attacker while screening passes around the box edge.
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Players
10
Duration
17 min
Goalkeepers
1
Equipment
Balls, Cones, Bibs
Difficulty
Advanced
Age group
U12–U18
Category
Defending
Type
Defending
Organization
Use the final third with one full goal. Four defenders and GK defend against four starting attackers plus one late runner released after the first pass.
Coaching Points
Back line protects goal space | Mid defender screens the edge | Track the late runner early | Communicate handovers | Clear second balls away from the centre
Progressions
- Allow the late runner to choose central or wide entry.
Regressions
- Release the fifth attacker earlier and at slower speed.
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