Continuous Back Four Slide

Pitch diagram

Objectives

• -Coach the defensive line sliding across together
• -Maintain distances between defenders
• -Cover and balance behind the pressing player

Setup

1. 1A back line facing three attacking stations across the pitch in a 46 x 36 yards area.
2. 2Load a ball at each starting station so the next rep can begin immediately.
3. 3Balls at each attacking station, bibs for the defensive unit.

Coaching instructions

1. 1Ball is switched between attacking stations and the line slides across.
2. 2The nearest defender presses while the others tuck in and cover.
3. 3Freeze the picture occasionally to check distances.
4. 4As soon as one sequence ends, the next server plays in without waiting.
5. 5Run 4-minute blocks and count total completed sequences as a squad score.

Common mistakes

• -One defender flying out alone
• -Line stretching across the pitch
• -Long queues while balls are collected