Weak-Side Fullback Rest Defence — Hold While Opposite Side Attacks
A positional attacking game that focuses on what happens away from the ball. The weak-side fullback must choose a safe supporting position rather than joining every attack.
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Organization
Play a directional 6v6 or 7v7 game with wide channels. Encourage one side to attack with winger, fullback and midfielder. The opposite fullback remains connected to centre-backs and midfield cover, ready to defend an immediate switch or counter.
Coaching Points
Weak-side fullback stays goal-side of the far winger | Maintain connection with nearest centre-back | Do not become too narrow to defend the switch | Adjust as the ball travels | Join only when rest-defence balance is secure
Progressions
- Allow immediate counters into the weak-side channel after every regain.
Regressions
- Freeze turnovers and coach the weak-side position during attacking circulation.
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