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Defending as a Back Four (Walk the Slide)

Groove the slide. Move the back four across as one, keeping the distances and the line, taking the cue from the pressing defender, with clear calls.

Live animationDEF
Duration
9 min
Total drill time
Players
7
Recommended
Pitch
50 × 26 m
Setup space
Level
Intermediate
Skill required
Intensity
Low
Physical demand
Age band
U9-U10
Any format

Setup & instructions

Attackers switch the ball across at a walk and the back four slides with it, no through-ball. Emphasise moving together, keeping the distances, holding the line, and the calls: Step, Drop, Slide, Hold. Add pace and the through-ball once the slide is clean.

Setup time: 1 min

Coaching focus

FROM SESSION PLAN

Coaching points

  • Slide as one, cue off the pressing defender
  • Keep 6 to 8 metres between each
  • Hold the line straight
  • Nearest presses, the rest cover
  • Call: Step, Drop, Slide, Hold

Common mistakes

  • Sliding late, a gap opens
  • One stepping out of the line
  • Distances too wide
  • No communication

Progressions & regressions

VARIATIONS

Progressions

  • Add pace and a through-ball (the base drill)
  • Add a striker in behind
  • Play live

Regressions

  • Shrink the grid
  • Call-and-move with pauses
  • Fewer switches
Equipment
Markers×4
Audience
U9-U10

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