Centre-Back to Fullback Third-Man — Bounce Around First Press
A first-phase build-up pattern in which the direct centre-back-to-fullback lane is blocked, so the ball travels through a supporting midfielder and back into the fullback's path. The practice teaches players to solve an angle problem with a third-man combination.
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Organization
Use a 30x24m build-up area with centre-back, fullback, pivot/8, wide target and two pressers. The first presser blocks the direct fullback lane. Centre-back plays into the midfielder, who sets or bounces around pressure for the fullback to receive facing forward and progress.
Coaching Points
Recognise when the direct fullback pass is screened | Midfielder arrives on a different line to the fullback | Bounce pass is played into the fullback's forward path | Fullback moves as the ball travels into the midfielder | Play through pressure with minimum touches
Progressions
- Make both pressers live and allow them to recover after the bounce pass.
Regressions
- Use one passive presser and rehearse the timing of the third-man movement.
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