Central Build-Up Focus Drill | Grid-Based Build-Up Game

Overview

• 10 players (5 attackers + 5 defenders)
• Field size: 30m x 20m
• Attackers set up on the four sides of the grid and build up through the middle
• Defenders are capped at 3 players per side and work on shutting the attack down

Objectives

• Nail down the core techniques of central build-up
• Sharpen quick decisions and accurate passing under pressure
• Learn to slide the defense and flip into a quick counter
• Build the habit of moving the ball side to side efficiently in tight spaces

Setup

Set the positions on the four sides and in the middle, then have the attacking team run central build-up over and over while the defense pressures them. They work the ball toward goal within 7 seconds, finishing with a 3v2 scoring challenge — that’s one set.

１）Position your 5 attackers at North, South, East, West, and the middle

２）Your 5 defenders line up on each side and in the middle, and each player can pressure with up to 3 in their zone

３）The keeper starts it by playing into the middle player, and the central build-up kicks off

４）The attacking team spreads the ball side to side to break the defense down

５）When the ball reaches a side, that’s 1 point — get there within 7 seconds for a bonus

６）If the defense wins it, they push the ball to the middle right away and it becomes a 3v2

７）Swap the teams after each set