Rest-Defence 3+1 — Three Behind Ball, 6 Screens Counter Lane
A positional attack with a clear security structure behind the ball. Three players control width and depth behind the attack while the 6 screens the central counter lane and adjusts with ball location.
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Organization
Use a 50x42m directional area with two mini-goals for the defending team to counter into. The attacking team keeps three designated rest defenders plus a 6 behind a marked security line while the remaining players attack a compact defensive block.
Coaching Points
Three rest defenders stay connected | 6 screens the most direct counter lane | Shift the 3+1 toward the ball without overcommitting | Do not let both outside rest defenders step at once | On turnover, first action protects the centre
Progressions
- Allow the defending team to leave two high counter targets instead of one.
Regressions
- Use one counter target and reduce the defending block by one player.
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