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Short pass to the centre-back under rising pressure

Consolidate the short, driven pass to the centre-back, with enough precision and tempo to not invite pressure.

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Load

minutes
10
Intensity
Low
Sets and reps
3 × 6

Microcycle days it fits

MD+1, MD+2, MD-4, MD-3, MD-2

Each bar’s height is that day’s dive ceiling.

Setup

Goalkeepers
1
server
0
outfield player
2

Space: 18 × 16 m

Equipment: Balls, Cones, Full goal

The coach serves and manages the breaks.

1 steps

Goalkeeper with the ball in hand or at feet, centre-back positioned around 8 metres away. Short driven pass, with pressure progressively introduced by a player.

Exercise sequence

Coaching points

  • Driven pass with tempo: a slow pass invites pressure from the nearest opponent.
  • Body shape open to see the pitch before touching the ball, not just the pass target.
  • Choose the standing foot to open the angle for the next pass, not just the current one.
  • Under pressure, the decision to play short or clear must be made before the ball arrives.

Progressions

  1. Introduce a pressing opponent from the first whistle.
  2. Have the centre-back move laterally, requiring the pass trajectory to adjust.
  3. Reduce time available: one-touch pass required.

Regressions

  1. No opposition, focus purely on passing technique.
  2. Increase the distance to allow more decision time.

Sources · 3

  1. BookVaggelis Lappas, «Goalkeeper Training Methodology»
  2. BookJoe Luxbacher, «The Soccer Goalkeeper: Techniques, Tactics, Training»
  3. CurriculumRegulamento do Curso UEFA de Treinadores de Guarda-Redes «B», Federação Portuguesa de Futebol