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Technical

Distribution Under Pressure — GK Build-Up Rondo

GK starts with ball; 2 CBs and CDM offer angles

Theme

Technical

Duration

20 min

Players (min–rec–max)

8–8–8

Equipment

cones, bibs, balls

Set-up

GK starts with ball; 2 CBs and CDM offer angles. Two pressers close down quickly. GK must pick the right pass — short to the CB, or switch to the far side. Rotate GKs every 5 minutes. Specific emphasis on Novak's distribution and both GKs' decision-making under pressure.

Coaching points

  • GK: scan before the ball arrives — know your pass before you have it
  • CBs: offer a clear angle away from the presser; don't stand still
  • CDM (Hartley): show for the ball early, hold the position, make yourself obvious

Progressions

  • Add a third presser to force the long switch option
  • GK must play out to feet — no long balls allowed — forces sharper short passing solutions