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Back Three + Pivot vs 4 — Draw and Release the Wing-Back

A back-three build-up pattern with a pivot against four pressers, focused on drawing pressure inside before finding the free wing-back.

Attract a four-player press centrally and release a wing-back outside the pressing line.
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Wing-BackWing-BackPivot
Players
9
Duration
17 min
Equipment
Balls, Cones, Bibs
Difficulty
Advanced
Age group
U13–U18
Category
Possession
Type
Positioning

Organization

Set a 35x30m build-up area. Three defenders and one pivot circulate against four pressers. Place a wing-back target on each outside channel. Score by connecting with a wing-back after the pressing unit has been drawn centrally.

Coaching Points

Back three create width | Pivot changes height to attract or escape pressure | Do not play wide too early | Switch quickly once the press narrows | Support underneath the released wing-back

Progressions

  • Wing-back enters live play and must connect with a forward target.

Regressions

  • Use three pressers and allow the pivot a protected zone.
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