Build-Up vs. the Press | Playing Out With Your GK

Overview

• 6 players building out, GK included
• 4 defenders pressing in a 4-4-2
• Field: 40m × 36m
• 3 mini-goals (set near the cones)

Objectives

• Sharpen your players’ ability to keep the ball and build out under pressure
• Use the GK as a real part of the build-up, not just a body
• Beat the 4-4-2 press with quick, accurate passing
• Train the decision-making to find multiple passing options even when the heat is on

Setup

Your GK and five outfield players build the ball out, work past four pressing defenders, and get it to one of three mini-goals.

１）The GK starts it off. The five outfield players spread out and get into good positions around them

２）The four defenders set up in a 2-2 press and go hunting for the ball

３）The GK plays quickly. Receivers link it together with clean, accurate passes

４）Work past the defensive pressure and move the ball into one of the three mini-goals

５）Score, then give the ball back and restart