Back-Three Tilt vs Twin Forwards — Weak-Side CB Guards Depth
A unit-defending exercise where two forwards move across the line and the back three must tilt without losing protection behind the ball-side pressure.
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Organization
Use a 36x32m area toward a full-size goal with goalkeeper. Three centre-backs defend against two forwards and two wide servers. The ball circulates between wide and central serving positions, forcing the back three to shift and pass runners.
Coaching Points
Ball-side CB can engage when cover is secure | Middle CB protects the central striker | Weak-side CB narrows to protect depth | Do not flatten the line unnecessarily | Goalkeeper communicates space behind the line
Progressions
- Allow a late midfielder to join between the back three and midfield line.
Regressions
- Use one forward and two fixed serving positions.
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