GK Press-Beat Bounce — Set, Bounce and Break

A goalkeeper build-up pattern focused on the bounce-to-break mechanism. The goalkeeper plays into a dropping centre-back, receives or supports the bounce, and the team breaks the first pressing line with the next action.

Use the goalkeeper and a bounce pass to beat a committed two-player press and progress through the first line.
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BOUNCE & BREAK
Players
6
Duration
14 min
Goalkeepers
1
Equipment
Balls, Cones, Bibs
Difficulty
Advanced
Age group
U13–U18
Type
Goalkeeper

Organization

Use a goalkeeper, two centre-backs and one pivot against two pressing attackers in a 25x20m build-up zone. Start every repetition with the goalkeeper and finish by passing or carrying through a target gate.

Coaching Points

Invite the press before releasing the ball | Centre-back checks at the correct angle | Bounce pass must be firm and accurate | Third player scans beyond the press | Break the line immediately once the press is fixed

Progressions

  • Add a third presser or require progression through a specific central target.

Regressions

  • Use passive pressers and allow the goalkeeper an extra touch.

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