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False 9 Drop — Vacate the Line and Release the Runner

An attacking pattern where the central forward drops between lines, connects the ball and creates space for a winger or midfielder to run beyond.

Use a dropping false 9 to pull a defender out and release a runner into the vacated central space.
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False 9 Drop
Players
7
Duration
15 min
Equipment
Balls, Cones, Mannequins
Difficulty
Advanced
Age group
U13–U18
Type
Attacking

Organization

Use a back or midfield passer, a false 9, two wide attackers and a defender reference. Pass into the dropping 9, who sets or turns while a runner attacks the space left behind.

Coaching Points

9 drops at the moment the passer can play | Do not drop too early | Runner attacks the vacated line immediately | Set pass must protect the runner | Wide players maintain width

Progressions

  • Replace defender references with live centre-backs.

Regressions

  • Predetermine the set pass and running lane.

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