Soccer articles
Soccer plays and playbooks explained step by step.
Playing out from the back drill
A 6 v 4 playing out from the back drill: goalkeeper, back four and a midfielder find the free player against four pressers and pass to a target.
How to play out from the back in soccer
How to play out from the back in soccer: split the center backs, drop a midfielder in and pass away from the forward who presses.
Rondo drill for youth soccer: start with a 4 v 1
A 4 v 1 rondo drill for youth soccer: four players keep the ball from one defender in a square, passing away from the press and moving to open angles.
Pressure, cover, balance in soccer: how a back four defends together
Pressure, cover, balance in soccer: the nearest defender presses, the next covers at an angle behind, and the far side tucks in to protect the middle.
How to defend 1v1 in soccer: jockey and show them wide
Learn to defend a wide 1v1: approach under control, protect the inside route, adjust your distance, and recognize when to tackle.
How to defend in a mid block in soccer: squeeze between the lines
How to defend in a mid block in soccer: stay compact around halfway, block passes into midfield and squeeze the ball when it goes between the lines.
How to high press in soccer
How to high press in soccer: wait for a trigger, press together, cut off the easy passes and trap the ball against the touchline.