6v4 Build-Out — Switch Away from Pressure

A 6v4 build-out game where the attacking team attracts pressure to one side before transferring the ball through the central support or back line to attack the opposite channel.

Recognise pressure on one side during build-out and switch quickly to progress through the weak side.
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SWITCH FROM PRESS
Players
10
Duration
16 min
Equipment
Balls, Cones, Bibs
Difficulty
Advanced
Age group
U13–U18
Type
Possession

Organization

Create a 35x28m build-up area split into left, centre and right channels. Six build-up players face four pressers. Score by progressing through a target gate on the side opposite the initial pressure.

Coaching Points

Recognise when pressure has overloaded one side | Keep central support available | Switch with speed but not panic | Receive facing the new side where possible | Progress immediately after the switch

Progressions

  • Allow pressers to counter to two mini-goals after regaining the ball.

Regressions

  • Make one pressing player passive or widen the central channel.

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