Goal-Kick Fullback Bounce — Draw Press and Escape Outside

A goal-kick build-up pattern that draws pressure toward a centre-back before using the fullback as a bounce player to release the next pass outside the press.

Use a fullback bounce pass to escape a high press from a goal kick.
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Fullback Bounce
Players
8
Duration
16 min
Goalkeepers
1
Equipment
Balls, Cones, Bibs
Difficulty
Advanced
Age group
U12–U18
Type
Positioning

Organization

GK, two centre-backs, two fullbacks and a pivot build against four pressers. Start every action from a goal kick. The ball travels to a centre-back, then into the fullback for a set or bounce to a supporting player.

Coaching Points

Invite pressure before using the fullback | Fullback receives side-on when possible | Bounce away from the pressure line | Supporting player arrives underneath | Progress immediately after escaping

Progressions

  • Make the fullback decision live: turn if free or bounce if pressed.

Regressions

  • Predetermine the bounce and use passive pressers.

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