6 Drops into Back Line — Protect Through Ball Behind Stepping CB
A defensive unit exercise where one centre-back steps toward a receiver between lines. The 6 recognises the movement and drops into the back line to protect the space exposed behind the stepping defender.
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Organization
Use a 32x28m central area toward a full-size goal with goalkeeper. Attackers include a 10, striker and runner. Defenders include two CBs, 6 and fullbacks or side gates. When a CB steps to the 10, the 6 drops behind into the vacated line.
Coaching Points
6 reads the CB step before the through pass is played | Dropping midfielder protects depth, not the same receiver | Remaining CB narrows across | Stepping CB presses aggressively only with cover | Recover to normal roles when the ball is secured or played backward
Progressions
- Add a second runner attacking the opposite channel.
Regressions
- Use a coach-called CB step and a single predictable runner.
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